Human evolution

Human evolution

Otherwise known as anthropogeny; anything of or relating to the study of the origin and evolution of Homo sapiens as a distinct species from other hominids, great apes and placental mammals.

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synapsis

Archaeology; Human evolution

The intimate association of homologous chromosomes brought about by the formation of a zipperlike structure along the length of the chromatids called the synaptonemal complex.

rhinarium

Archaeology; Human evolution

A hairless patch of skin between the nose and upper lip that is kept moist to enhance the sense of smell.

A subdiscipline of anthropology concerned with the non-biological, behavioral aspects of society; i.e. the social, linguistic, and technological components underlying human behavior. Two important ...

promoter elements (modules)

Archaeology; Human evolution

Consensus sequecnes found in the promoter region of the transcription initiation site. The elements are the TATA box (or Goldberg-Hogness box), CAT element, and the GC element.

nonparental-ditype (NPD)

Archaeology; Human evolution

One of three types of tetrads possible when two genes are segregating in a cross. The NPD tetrad contains four nuclei, all of which have recombinant (non-parental) genotypes, that is, two of each ...