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ethical practices

Much of my work engages with the need to be responsible to communities and stakeholders in fieldwork and genetic analysis. I group my considerations of these areas of professional and global ethics under this tag.

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How I build ethics into my introductory course from the first day

The basic foundation of ethical practices includes honoring and respecting those who have made our research and learning possible.

John Hawks in the laboratory
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Research highlight: Making ancient DNA more ethical

I helped to draft a statement for the American Society of Human Genetics on responsible research on ancient DNA.

Research highlight: Making ancient DNA more ethical
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Why does ethical ancient DNA sampling seem so complicated?

Working with communities can be challenging but is essential to build a strong science of the past.

A DNA molecule sculpture in watercolor painting
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Research highlight: Use ancient remains more wisely

In this contribution, Keolu Fox and I consider what is necessary to build a sustainable science of ancient DNA.

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