Biomolecular Archaeology: An Introduction

Illustrated thoroughly, Biomolecular Archaeology is the first book to clearly guide students through the study of ancient DNA: how to analyze biomolecular evidence (DNA, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates) to address important archaeological questions.

• The first book to address the scope and methods of this new cross-disciplinary area of research for archaeologists
• Offers a completely up-to-date overview of the latest research in this innovative subject
• Guides students who wish to become biomolecular archaeologists through the complexities of both the scientific methods and archaeological goals.
• Provides an essential component to undergraduate and graduate archaeological research

Nyckelord: Ancient DNA, lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, isotope analysis, biomolecules, human remains, Genetics, General & Introductory Anthropology, Genetics, General & Introductory Anthropology