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Ancient DNA Boom Underlines a Need for Ethical Frameworks | The Scientist Magazine®

The field of ancient DNA, which combines archaeology and anthropology with cutting-edge genetics, is requiring scientists to have frank conversations about when research is justified and who it benefits.

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https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/ancient-dna-boom-underlines-a-need-for-ethical-frameworks-69645

Ancient DNA Boom Underlines a Need for Ethical Frameworks

The field of ancient DNA, which combines archaeology and anthropology with cutting-edge genetics, is requiring scientists to have frank conversations about when research is justified and who it benefits.

The Scientist Magazine®
Dec 29, 2022 at 9:58pmWeb
Show threadBoolean Boss 🧹 (Ari)Dec 29, 2022
@Patienceltd As a Native who's painfully aware of the consequences of bodies being essentially stolen and places like Harvard refusing to return them? Abolish the entire field. Idc what we can learn the blatant disrespect and continued exertion of genocide via honored dead remains is too damn much.