Genetic anthropology
Genetic Anthropology
Genetic Anthropology (pronunciation: /dʒɪˈnɛtɪk ænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/) is a branch of Anthropology that involves the study of human history through the lens of genetics. It combines aspects of Genetics, Anthropology, Archaeology, Evolutionary Biology, and Population Genetics to understand the genetic makeup of past human populations and the genetic diversity of present-day humans.
Etymology
The term "Genetic Anthropology" is derived from the Greek words "genetikos" meaning "genitive" and "anthropos" meaning "human". The term was first used in the late 20th century as advancements in genetic research allowed for a more detailed understanding of human history and evolution.
Related Terms
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
- Anthropology: The scientific study of humans, human behavior and societies in the past and present.
- Archaeology: The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.
- Evolutionary Biology: The subfield of biology that studies the evolutionary processes that produced the diversity of life on Earth.
- Population Genetics: The study of genetic variation within populations, and involves the examination and modelling of changes in the frequencies of genes and alleles in populations over space and time.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Genetic anthropology
- Wikipedia's article - Genetic anthropology
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