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Empfehlungen für die Probenentnahme in der forensischen Anthropologie

Untersuchung von DNA und Stabilisotopen

Recommendations for sampling in forensic anthropology

Ancient DNA and stable isotope analyses

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In den vergangenen Jahrzehnten wurden zunehmend genetische und biogeochemische Analyseverfahren in der biologischen Anthropologie (Synonym Bioarchäologie) etabliert. Viele dieser Anwendungen beruhen auf Methoden, die auch in der forensischen Anthropologie Anwendung finden. In der Bioarchäologie hängt der Erfolg der zeit- und kostenintensiven Analysen entscheidend von der optimalen Entnahme und Auswahl der Proben ab; deshalb sollte die Beprobung für genetische und biogeochemische Analysen bereits im Feld erfolgen. Diese Erfahrungen legen Beprobungsstrategien nahe, die im vorliegenden Beitrag erläutert werden und für die Rechtsmedizin ebenfalls von Relevanz sind.

Abstract

Genetic and biogeochemical analyses have become increasingly established in biological anthropology (synonym bioarchaeology) over the last decades. Many of these applications are based on methods also used in forensic anthropology. The success of time and cost-intensive analyses often depends on the optimal selection and taking of samples. Therefore, sampling for genetic and biogeochemical analyses should be carried out in the field. This article explains recommended sampling strategies acquired by experience which are also relevant in forensic medicine.

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  1. Institut für Anthropologie, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität, Mainz, Deutschland

    K.W. Alt & G. Brandt

  2. Danube Private University, Krems-Stein, Österreich

    K.W. Alt

  3. State Office for Heritage Management and Archaeology Saxony-Anhalt and State Museum of Prehistory, Halle, Deutschland

    K.W. Alt

  4. Institute for Prehistory and Archaeological Science, Universität Basel, Spalenring 145, 4055, Basel, Schweiz

    K.W. Alt

  5. Curt-Engelhorn-Zentrum Archäometrie gGmbH, Mannheim, Deutschland

    C. Knipper

  6. Institut für Rechtsmedizin, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, München, Deutschland

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Alt, K., Brandt, G., Knipper, C. et al. Empfehlungen für die Probenentnahme in der forensischen Anthropologie. Rechtsmedizin 24, 179–185 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00194-014-0950-9

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