Biological Anthropology

Human bones from archaeological sites provide an opportunity to analyze the influence of different lifestyles on human health, life span, and bone behavior. In our research, in the field of Biological Anthropology, we combine different techniques: macroscopic, morphometric, isotopic, and biomolecular. The main aim is to define bone changes caused by a shift in lifestyle during transitional periods, such as Neolithization, when humans for the first time experienced a fertility increase and started to consume domesticated cereals and milk. We analyze ancient bones, stable isotopes, and organic remains entrapped in dental calculus. Ancient human bones can inform about stature, weight, body mass index, muscle attachments, or pathological conditions. By studying ancient bones, we can understand how cultural changes influence human biology, such as variations in diet, health, and physical characteristics over time.