Paleogenetics: DNA for the archaeologist

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Palaeogenetics is a relatively new discipline with far-reaching implications on archaeology. The discipline first came into public attention in 1981, when nucleic acids were extracted by Chinese scientists from ancient human remains. Palaeogenetics' impact on archaeology is likened to that radiocarbon dating. To realize palaeogenetics' full potential, further collaboration between archaeologists and geneticists is necessary.

Genetics

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Ceramic petrography

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Archaeologists are using petrographic techniques in describing, classifying and interpreting pastes or fabrics utilized in archaeological ceramics. With the aid of petrographic microscopes, archaeologists can examine thin sections of the ceramics, allowing common minerals used in the ceramics to be identified based on optical properties such as color, refractive index and cleavage.

Reports, Petrology, Pottery, Ancient, Ancient pottery

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