Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) has been used extensively for chemical
characterization of mineralized tissues in the past few decades. FTIR is an ideal technique to …

Forensic anthropologists are frequently confronted with the need to interpret burnt bone.
Regardless of the context, one of the key factors for the correct interpretation of the remains …

Bones and teeth from archaeological records are direct evidence of past individuals and
they represent valuable archives for palaeo-anthropological and palaeoenvironmental …

Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy using attenuated total reflection (ATR) is
commonly used for the examination of bone. During sample preparation bone is commonly …

Archaeological bone undergoes alterations after burial (diagenesis) that constitute a
problem for the survival of archaeological information. A common method to assess this …

Shape, size, composition, and function of the bones in the human body vary on the macro,
micro and nanoscale. This can influence changes caused by taphonomy and post-mortem …

The acquisition of biological information and assessment of the most probable geographic
origin of unidentified individuals for obtaining positive identification is central in forensic …

Human and non-human identification of unknown skeletal remains is of great importance in
forensic and anthropologic contexts. However, the traditional morphological methods for …

In forensic casework, it is vital to be able to obtain valuable information from burnt bone
fragments to ascertain the identity of the victim. Burnt bones show significant alterations both …

Following the development of modern genome sequencing technologies, the investigation
of museum osteological finds is increasingly informative and popular. Viable protocols to …