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Mitochondrial DNA, a Powerful Tool to Decipher Ancient Human Civilization from Domestication to Music, and to Uncover Historical Murder Cases

Cells, 2019
Mitochondria are unique organelles carrying their own genetic material, independent from that in the nucleus. This review will discuss the nature of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and its levels in the cell, which are the key elements to consider when trying ...
Maxime Merheb, Rachel Matar, Rawad Hodeify, Shoib Sarwar Siddiqui, Cijo George Vazhappilly, John Marton, Syed Azharuddin, Hussain AL Zouabi   +7 more
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Mummy Stories

Archaeologia Lituana, 2019
This article represents a summary of the author’s past 12 years of research on several mummy sets. As mummy studies expand as a sub-specialty of biological anthropology, it is important to highlight the significant contribution that the study of preserved remains can provide to both archaeology and history.
openaire   +3 more sources

Reduced fertilization regimes could boost biocontrol service without reducing crop yield

Insect Science, EarlyView.
Fertilization level influences pest control effectiveness in tomato crops. High fertilization increases plant growth and aphid density but reduces the performance of the parasitoid Aphidius ervi. In contrast, the predator Adalia bipunctata maintains consistent aphid suppression regardless of fertilization regime.
Ruohan Ma, Maceo Valente, Roger Boll, Peng Han, Nicolas Desneux, Anne‐Violette Lavoir   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Timing the Sacred: A Multi‐Step Chronological Framework for the Llullaillaco Inca Burial

Archaeometry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Absolute radiocarbon dating offers high precision, but its application to historical contexts, such as the Inca civilization, requires a rigorous methodological approach. This research examines methods to enhance chronological accuracy through a case study of artifacts from the Llullaillaco Capacocha sacrifice.
Dominika Sieczkowska‐Jacyna, Gabriela Recagno Browning, Mario Bernaski, Fernanda Zigaran, Maksymilian Jędrzejowski, Jacek Pawlyta, Andrzej Rakowski, Johan Reinhard, Sturt W. Manning, Dagmara Socha   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Paleoparasitology and the antiquity of human host-parasite relationships

Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2000
Paleoparasitology may be developed as a new tool to parasite evolution studies. DNA sequences dated thousand years ago, recovered from archaeological material, means the possibility to study parasite-host relationship coevolution through time.
Adauto Araújo, Luiz Fernando Ferreira
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‘We Get You’: Women's Perceptions of the Impacts of Dyadic Groupwork for Women and Children After Intimate Partner Violence

Child &Family Social Work, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The potential for experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) to have both short and long‐term detrimental impacts on children's developmental well‐being and the relationship between mothers and children is well recognized. Building Resilience in Children (BRIC) is a group work programme based on attachment and strengthening mother–child ...
Jeannette Walsh, Jo Spangaro, K. Spurway
wiley   +1 more source

‘Good Dialogues’ and Participation for Children Staying in Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence

Children &Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Participation is a key issue for children moving to a shelter for victims of domestic violence. To get information, be consulted and be able to take part in decisions regarding the move could potentially make the often hasty and unplanned transition to and stay in an unfamiliar context easier for the child and support the child's sense of ...
Maria Eriksson, Hélène Lagerlöf
wiley   +1 more source

“Non tutti hanno una cripta” Mummie, turismo e patrimonializzazione in Sicilia “Not everyone has a crypt” Mummies, tourism, and heritage-making in Sicily

EtnoAntropologia, 2023
The Capuchins’ Catacombs of Palermo are not the main tourist attraction of the city, however they receive a high number of visitors representing the niche travel market named “dark tourism”.
Rebecca Sabatini
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What is the Impact of the Benefit Cap and two‐child Limit on the Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People in the UK? A Rapid Review of Qualitative Evidence

Children &Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Over the past 15 years, the UK government has implemented significant welfare reforms. This paper reports a rapid review of qualitative data about the impact of the benefit cap and two‐child limit on children and young people's health and wellbeing. Four peer‐reviewed journal articles and 21 grey literature sources were included.
Hannah Fairbrother, Nicholas Woodrow, Lindsay Blank, Mark Clowes, Mandy Cheetham   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Do aphid endosymbiotic bacteria influence parasitoid searching behaviour through changes in aphid honeydew production?

Ecological Entomology, EarlyView.
Hamiltonella defensa infection increases honeydew production in certain aphid genotypes, potentially modifying aphid feeding behaviour. Parasitoid wasps, Aphidius ervi, are more attracted to honeydew from H. defensa‐infected aphids; though larger honeydew amounts may slightly deter searching.
Desiré Macheda, Alexandre Foito, Katharine F. Preedy, Colin J. Alexander, Ankush Prashar, Alison J. Karley   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source