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Archaeology
The scientific study of physical remains, whether monuments, artifacts or relics of past human life, cultures or activities.
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molecular geneticists
Archaeology; Evolution
Scientists who study genes and characters through work with the molecules that make up and interact with DNA.
genetic engineering
Archaeology; Evolution
Removing genes from the DNA of one species and splicing them into the DNA of another species using the techniques of molecular biology.
polygyny
Archaeology; Evolution
Reproductive strategy in which one male mates with several females. Lions, peacocks, and gorillas all have polygynous mating systems. Compare with polyandry and monogamy.
RNA
Archaeology; Evolution
Ribonucleic acid. Messenger RNA, ribosomal RNA, and transfer RNA are its three main forms. These act as the intermediaries by which the hereditary code of DNA is converted into ...
sedimentary rocks
Archaeology; Evolution
Rocks composed of sediments, usually with a layered appearance. The sediments are composed of particles that come mostly from the weathering of pre-existing rocks, but often ...
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- Archaeobotany (69)
- Archaeology tools (308)
- Artifacts (109)
- Dig sites (82)
- Evolution (16298)
- General archaeology (5791)
- Human evolution (26719)
- Palaeoethnobotany (26)
- Zooarchaeology (28)