Behind the Science: C3 or C4, Which One Are You?
by H. Gregory
This is the first in a series of articles written for those of you who might appreciate a little extra background information on the science behind some of the projects we share with you. Enjoy!
In this year’s Spring/Summer AnthroQuest we describe how Getty Grant recipient Thure Cerling is using stable isotope analysis of tooth enamel from
Extracting Ancient Dental DNA: Just Like Pulling Teeth
by Dr. Anne Stone, Arizona State University Photo: David Bygott BY-NC-SA 2.0
How hard can it be to extract DNA from the teeth of chimpanzees that died only 30 or 40 years ago? These were my initial thoughts when presented with the opportunity to examine the DNA of the most famous chimpanzees in the world. These individuals, studied by Dr.
Studying Hormonal Stimuli in Mountain Gorillas Yields Many Clues
By Sosthene Habumuremyi
My study has gathered data on mating behavior, solicitations, and any displays/aggression from adult males towards the females. Sexual swellings, which are extremely small in gorillas, are also noted.
The plan is to monitor at least 6 nulliparous (never having given birth to offspring) females and 10 cycling parous (given birth to offspring at least once) females