- Industry: Archaeology
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Sites in the regions of DNA around transcriptionally active genes that are highly sensitive to digestion by DNase I.
Industry:Archaeology
The notch at the bottom-rear of the parietal bone, located over the mastoid process.
Industry:Archaeology
(1) Dorsally covex curvature of the spine. (2) Flexion of the cranial base, closing the angle between the basi-occiput and the body of the sphenoid.
Industry:Archaeology
A mechanism in mammals that allows them to compensate for X chromosomes in excess of the normal complement. The excess X chromosomes are cytologically condensed and inactivated, and they do not play a role in much of the development of the individual. The name derives from the discoverer of the phenomenon, Mary Lyon.
Industry:Archaeology
A term used to describe a society that operates on the principle of ranking, i.e. differential social status. Different lineages are graded on a scale of prestige, calculated by how closely related one is to the chief. The chiefdom generally has a permanent ritual and ceremonial center, as well as being characterized by local specialization in crafts.
Industry:Archaeology
Equivalent teeth from opposite-sides of the jaw (i.e., as in left and right M1).
Industry:Archaeology
The ring of bone surrounding the outer opening for the ear canal.
Industry:Archaeology
A form of explanation in which it is implicit that changes in the environment determine changes in human society.
Industry:Archaeology
