Publications by authors named "Sergio Francisco Serafim Monteiro da Silva"
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- Sambaqui societies, existing from 8,000 to 1,000 years ago along the Atlantic coast of South America, represent a unique archaeological phenomenon that is still poorly understood in terms of their origins and evolution.
- Research involving genome-wide data from 34 ancient individuals found that early Holocene hunter-gatherers did not show genetic ties to later populations, indicating minimal contribution to coastal groups.
- The study revealed genetic diversity among different Sambaqui communities, suggesting a more complex history of interaction between inland farmers and coastal societies than what is reflected in the archaeological records.
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- * Craniometric analyses indicated conflicting estimates regarding the sex of Zuzu, identifying it as female in a broader context but as male when compared strictly to early Holocene samples.
- * The findings show that Zuzu shares stronger similarities with early Holocene skeletons from Lagoa Santa than with later populations, suggesting she was part of a distinct lineage that diverged from later groups in the region.
Pathoecology studies the environmental and cultural factors that contribute to the maintenance of infections or diseases in populations. Concerning parasites, it requires the evaluation of these factors based on the presence and life cycle of these organisms. For this reason, it is possible to apply this concept in the context of ancient populations in order to understand the parasite-host dynamic or even the health consequences faced by the members of the populations.
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