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Martin Jones is a British archaeologist and professor at the University of Cambridge, known for his pioneering work in archaeobotany and biomolecular archaeology. His research focuses on the origins of agriculture and the use of molecular techniques to study ancient diets and environments.
Known for: The Molecule Hunt: Archaeology and the Search for Ancient DNA
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The Molecule Hunt: Archaeology and the Search for Ancient DNA
This book explores the emerging field of biomolecular archaeology, tracing how scientists extract and analyze ancient DNA to uncover the biological and cultural history of past civilizations. Martin Jones explains the methods, challenges, and discoveries that have reshaped our understanding of human evolution and ancient life through molecular evidence.
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From Artifacts to Molecules: The Transformation of Archaeological Inquiry
For centuries archaeology was a discipline of excavation and observation. Tools, pottery, skeletal remains—these were the prime sources of revelation. In my early academic years, the strongest insights came from typology and stratigraphy: we pieced history together through material sequence and styl...
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Tracing Ancient DNA: Preservation, Extraction, and Discovery
At the heart of this molecular revolution lies the quest to recover ancient DNA. The molecule’s fragility is both its allure and its torment. DNA, a long chain of nucleotides, unravels rapidly in most environments exposed to moisture, heat, and microorganisms. Understanding this degradation process ...
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Martin Jones is a British archaeologist and professor at the University of Cambridge, known for his pioneering work in archaeobotany and biomolecular archaeology. His research focuses on the origins of agriculture and the use of molecular techniques to study ancient diets and environments.
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