Enamel peptides reveal the sex of the Late Antique 'Lovers of Modena'
Recent work has disclosed the critical role played by enamel peptides in sex classification of
old skeletal remains. In particular, protein AMELY (amelogenin isoform Y) is present in the …
old skeletal remains. In particular, protein AMELY (amelogenin isoform Y) is present in the …
Exploring late Paleolithic and Mesolithic diet in the Eastern Alpine region of Italy through multiple proxies
Objectives The analysis of prehistoric human dietary habits is key for understanding the
effects of paleoenvironmental changes on the evolution of cultural and social human …
effects of paleoenvironmental changes on the evolution of cultural and social human …
A 41,500 year-old decorated ivory pendant from Stajnia Cave (Poland)
Evidence of mobiliary art and body augmentation are associated with the cultural
innovations introduced by Homo sapiens at the beginning of the Upper Paleolithic. Here, we …
innovations introduced by Homo sapiens at the beginning of the Upper Paleolithic. Here, we …
Aboriginal Australian weapons and human efficiency
Aggression—and its role in human societal development—continues to be hotly debated
within both the sciences and the humanities. Whatever the evolutionary origins and …
within both the sciences and the humanities. Whatever the evolutionary origins and …
Exploring directional and fluctuating asymmetry in the human palate during growth
G Oxilia, JC Menghi Sartorio, E Bortolini… - American Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives Palate morphology is constantly changing throughout an individual's lifespan, yet
its asymmetry during growth is still little understood. In this research, we focus on the study of …
its asymmetry during growth is still little understood. In this research, we focus on the study of …
High-accuracy methodology for the integrative restoration of archaeological teeth by using reverse engineering techniques and rapid prototyping
The reconstruction of the original morphology of bones and teeth after sampling for
physicochemical (eg, radiocarbon and uranium series dating, stable isotope analysis …
physicochemical (eg, radiocarbon and uranium series dating, stable isotope analysis …
[HTML][HTML] Archaeological questions and genetic answers: Male paternal kinship in a copper age multiple burial from the eastern Italian Alps
A Paladin, S Zingale, M Croze, C Marzoli… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
In 2010, a detailed anthropological study regarding two adult individuals and one foetus-
newborn buried in a Copper Age (ca. 3000–2700 cal. BC) multiple grave site found in …
newborn buried in a Copper Age (ca. 3000–2700 cal. BC) multiple grave site found in …
Perimortem sharp force trauma in an individual from the early medieval cemetery of Säben-Sabiona in South Tyrol, Italy
Objective To provide a detailed analysis and interpretation of cranial and postcranial lesions
noted on an early medieval skeleton from the Italian Alps. Materials Individual (SK63) was …
noted on an early medieval skeleton from the Italian Alps. Materials Individual (SK63) was …
[HTML][HTML] Enamel thickness per masticatory phases (ETMP): A new approach to assess the relationship between macrowear and enamel thickness in the human lower …
G Oxilia, M Zaniboni, E Bortolini, JCM Sartorio… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Many anthropological studies have examined the functional implications of enamel
thickness in human dental crowns. Despite limitations, Enamel thickness (ET) values are still …
thickness in human dental crowns. Despite limitations, Enamel thickness (ET) values are still …
Comparing traditional and virtual approaches in the micro-excavation and analysis of cremated remains
OA Higgins, A Vazzana, LM Scalise, FM Riso… - Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
The excavation and micro-excavation of archaeological contexts are, and always have
been, destructive operations by definition. This study, although preliminary, has allowed the …
been, destructive operations by definition. This study, although preliminary, has allowed the …