From mummies to murders:Recent advances in research techniques such as facial profiling, isotope differentiation and carbon dating enable physical anthropologists like Macko to discover the age, gender, diet, living conditions and cause of death of their subjects, human or non-human, with as little as a single fragment of hair or bone. In the spotlight because of high-profile projects, physical anthropology has extended beyond the lab to television shows, crime scenes and the classroom.
scientists wrap up past mysteries
by Margo Hennet
2/21/2006
Off to check out that link! Gracias.