A5014630573- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies
- Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Paleopathology and ancient diseases
- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
2019-2024
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
2024
California State University, Fullerton
2015
California State University, Chico
2015
Abstract Microbial breakdown of organic matter is one the most important processes on Earth, yet controls decomposition are poorly understood. Here we track 36 terrestrial human cadavers in three locations and show that a phylogenetically distinct, interdomain microbial network assembles during despite selection effects location, climate season. We generated metagenome-assembled genome library from cadaver-associated soils integrated it with metabolomics data to identify links between...
Abstract Rapid identification of human remains following mass casualty events is essential to bring closure family members and friends the victims. Unfortunately, disaster victim identification, missing persons forensic casework analysis are often complicated by sample degradation due exposure harsh environmental conditions. Following a disaster, laboratories may be overwhelmed number dissociated portions that require reassociation or compromised event itself. The interval between receipt...
Parasitism is expected to impact host morbidity or mortality, although the fitness costs of parasitism have rarely been quantified for wildlife hosts. Tapeworms in genus Taenia exploit a variety vertebrates, including livestock, humans, and geladas ( Theropithecus gelada ), monkeys endemic alpine grasslands Ethiopia. Despite 's adverse societal economic impacts, we know little about prevalence disease associated with infection impacts this on health, mortality reproduction. We monitored at...
Abstract The accurate comparison of prevalence rates disease between different groups/populations is vital if we seek to contextualize our understanding the impact risk factors on health in past. majority bioarchaeological studies maxillary sinusitis employ methods and “diagnostic criteria” outlined by Boocock colleagues 1995. However, until now, few attempts have been made assess inter‐rater reliability these methods. This study presents results analysis interobserver variability recording...
Abstract Objectives This study aims to assess if inter‐island mobility can be identified during the Namu period (ca. 1,510–1800 AD) using 87 Sr/ 86 Sr analysis of dental enamel for individuals from burial ground on Taumako Island in eastern Solomon Chain. Historic evidence this region suggests that females migrated between Duff, Reef, and Santa Cruz islands marriage purposes. We hypothesize observable trends migrational ( Sr) dietary (δ 13 C δ 15 N) isotopes reveal relationship demographic...