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Genetic analysis of modern and historical burned human remains.
Anthropologischer Anzeiger; Bericht uber die biologisch-anthropologische Literatur - 1 Mar 2005
von Wurmb-Schwark Nicole, Ringleb Arne, Gebühr Michael, Simeoni Eva
Abstract excerpt
Burning of corpses is a well-known funeral procedure that has been performed for a long time in many cultures. Nowadays more and more corpses are burned in crematories and buried in urns, often for practical and financial reasons. In some scientific, criminal or civil cases even after cremation there is the need of genetic investigations for identification or paternity testing. Furthermore, burned remains are the...
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