Archaeology: What's Hot Now: Molecular Archaeology

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Molecular Archaeology Nov 1st 2011, 10:03 Molecular Archaeology Back to Last Page>     Full Glossary>  Related Terms • Domestication     Definition: Molecular archaeology is, basically, the study of ancient molecules. Archaeological studies which include the study of ancient molecues include DNA recovered from human skeletal remains and the mummified bodies of humans; the identification of organic residues recovered from archaeological sites and objects; and tracing the progress of domestication of plants and animals through genetic research. Also Known As: archaeological chemistry Related Resources: The Molecule Hunt A book review of the Molecule Hunt by Martin Jones, from your Guide Chemistry in Archaeology The hard science of chemistry continues to assist archaeologists in the laboratory as they try to put together the pieces of the past. Back to Last Page>     Full Glossary>

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