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Mar 17, 2023

Forensics Sheds Light on Infant and Child Remains

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"Our work here is a significant contribution that will help the medical legal community bring some closure to these young people and, hopefully, a measure of justice," said Ann Ross, co-author of the study and a professor of biological sciences at NC State. 

Mar 17, 2023

Forensics Study Clarifies How Bones of Children Decay

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“Crimes against children are truly awful, and all too common,” says Ann Ross, co-author of the study and a professor of biological sciences at NC State. “It is important to be able to identify their remains and, when possible, understand what happened to them." 

Mar 16, 2023

Forensic Study Sheds Light on the Remains of Infants, Children

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"There is not much research on how the bones of infants and children break down over time. Our work here is a significant contribution that will help the medical legal community bring some closure to these young people and, hopefully, a measure of justice," said Ann Ross, a professor of biological sciences. 

Mar 16, 2023

Forensic Study Sheds Light on the Remains of Infants, Children

Ann Ross, a professor of biological sciences, took part in a study that sheds light on how the bones of infants and juveniles decay. 

Oct 10, 2022

Analyzing Murder Cases, Teaching Biology

As a forensic anthropologist, Ann Ross studies the remains of humans to determine their cause of death — and she's teaching students how to do the same. 

Jun 28, 2022

What Is Forensic Anthropology?

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If anyone can answer the question “What is forensic anthropology?” its NC State Professor Ann Ross. 

Jan 4, 2022

Forensic Researchers Call for Proactive Efforts to Address Racism

Forensic researchers are calling for the research community to address systemic racism in the sciences. 

Jul 14, 2021

Study: Let’s Replace ‘Ancestry’ in Forensics With Something More Accurate

A new study highlights flaws in existing approaches to assessing and discussing ancestral origin. 

Jan 30, 2018

Bone Experts Offer How-To Video for Forensic Professionals

Researchers have created a how-to video to train forensic practitioners in using bone mineral density to extract more information from human remains. 

Jan 24, 2018

Forensic Researchers Find Femur Offers Insight Into Age of Deceased

Forensic researchers have found a more accurate way to assess an individual’s age at death, based on the bone mineral density of the femur.