Biology
Forensic Anthropology Applications in Human Rights Investigations
Quick fact
Forensic anthropologists helped identify over 40% of the victims of Guatemala's internal armed conflict by analyzing skeletal remains from clandestine graves, providing evidence that led to legal reparations and national memory projects.
Why this is interesting
You've seen on the news that forensic scientists find and identify victims of mass graves — but how do they actually piece together a person's story from just bones and teeth?