Over the last few decades, measurements of light stable isotope ratios have been
increasingly used to answer questions across physiology, biology, ecology, and …

Studying infants in the past is crucial for understanding the evolution of human life history
and the evolution of cooperation, cognition, and communication. An infant's growth, health …

Rationale Proteins extracted from archaeological bone and teeth are utilised for
investigating the phylogeny of extinct and extant species, the biological sex and age of past …

This paper aims to re-examine the dietary practices of individuals buried at Sigatoka Sand
Dunes site (Fiji) in Burial Ground 1 excavated by Simon Best in 1987 and 1988 using two …

Objectives There are few bioarcheological analyses of life experiences in colonial period
Aotearoa New Zealand, despite this being a time of major adaptation and social change. In …

The volume of human carbon (δ13C) and nitrogen (δ15N) isotope data produced in
archaeological research has increased markedly in recent years. However, knowledge of …

Advancements in archaeological sciences through innovative scientific techniques applied
to ancient human remains have increasingly been transforming the study of the past …

Susceptibility to morbidity and mortality is increased in early life, yet proactive measures,
such as breastfeeding and weaning practices, can be taken through specific investments …

Objectives Nitrogen isotopes (δ15N) are widely used to study human nursing and weaning
ages. Conventional methods involve sampling 1‐mm thick sections of tooth dentine …

The stable isotope composition of dental tissues allows for the exploration of childhood diet.
With traditional methods, the accuracy of dating the samples to gain precise information on …