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Preparing and performing isotopic analysis

Isotopes play an important role in archaeological analyses and are being used increasing in forensic cases. Watch this video to understand more.

In this video see how teeth are prepared for isotopic analyses.

Once you understand the process a bit better, go to the next step to learn about how isotopes inform scientists about diet.

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Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology

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