Resource type
Date created
2014
Authors/Contributors
Author (aut): Alexa Walker
Author (aut): George Nicholas
Author (aut): Daryl Pullman
Author (aut): Alan Goodman
Author (aut): Bioarchaeology and Genetics Working Group
Abstract
As genetic research is increasingly applied to new areas of study, including in archaeological and heritage contexts, a range of questions arise concerning the social, ethical, legal, and political implications of ancient DNA. This fact sheet explains the nature and challenges of aDNA research, and why information from it is important and relevant to people today.
Document
Description
The IPinCH Fact Sheet initiative aims to provide information and guidance on important issues emerging in cultural heritage research. RESOURCESDeclarationsReportsPublicationsPresentationsVideosPodcastsFact SheetsTeaching ResourcesReading ListsLinks
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Copyright is held by the author(s).
Scholarly level
Peer reviewed?
No
Language
English
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