Chapter 24
Paleogenetics: Ancient DNA in Anthropology
Frederika A. Kaestle,
Frederika A. Kaestle
Associate Professor Fellow
Indiana University, Bloomington, USA
Search for more papers by this authorFrederika A. Kaestle,
Frederika A. Kaestle
Associate Professor Fellow
Indiana University, Bloomington, USA
Search for more papers by this authorBook Editor(s):Clark Spencer Larsen,
Clark Spencer Larsen
Distinguished Professor Chair Fellow Chair-Elect vice president
The Ohio State University, USA
Search for more papers by this authorSummary
This chapter contains sections titled:
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Introduction
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Background
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Methods
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Applications
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Conclusions
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References
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