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Inferring Relatedness, Identity, and Cultural Affiliation from Ancient DNA- DNA and Indigeneity Symposium

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2015
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Recent advances in genomic technologies have made it increasingly feasible to collect genetic data from ancient human remains. This presentation will consider: 1) the benefits and risks of using ancient DNA to establish cultural affiliation and substantiate repatriation or land claims; and 2) the importance of grounding such claims in what we know more generally about human genetic diversity. This presentation will explore a key question: What do—and don’t—genetic analyses tell us about relatedness, identity, and shared culture? Dr. Deborah Bolnick is Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Texas at Austin.
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This talk was presented at the DNA and Indigeneity Public Symposium, held on Oct 22, 2015, at SFU Harbour Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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English

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