Bioarchaeology: Research and Impact Group

Description

The Bioarchaeology group applies a wide range of cutting-edge science to explore different impacts on human and other animal populations. We have a wide expertise across in soils and the remains of plants, animals and humans, including microscopic, macroscopic and biomolecular methods. We work in both the laboratory and the field on a variety of geographical and temporal scales. Our work involves wide collaboration, with international partnerships in over 30 countries, and many projects jointly with colleagues in our own Department. Our research encompasses:

• Human-environment interactions in marginal regions and climate/change impacts.
• The spread and impact of agriculture through plants, animals and diet.
• The mobility and dietary histories of humans and animals.
• Research on the health and well-being of varied demographic and social groups, with emphases on the life course and past infectious diseases.
• Human identity and identification in archaeological and modern forensic contexts.

 We have a wide range of high-quality laboratory and field facilities including:

• Botanic Garden experimental archaeology facility
• Environmental archaeology laboratory
• Environmental processing laboratory (shared with Archaeological Services)
• Fenwick human osteology laboratory
• Microscopy laboratory
• Ancient DNA laboratory
• Modern DNA laboratory
• Isotope preparation laboratory
• Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry Laboratory (in collaboration with the Department of Earth Sciences)

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Durham University
Durham