Ref ID:	25703
Ref Type:	Book Section in a Series
Authors:	Strydonck, M. Van Boudin, M. Ervynck, A.
Title:	Possibilites and limitations of the use of stable isotopes (δ<sup>13</sup>C and δ<sup>15</sup>N) from human bone collagen and carbonate as an aid in migration studies
Date:	2004
Source:	Impact of the environment on human migration in Eurasia
Place of Publication:	Boston
Publisher:	Kluwer Academic Publishers
Abstract:	Stable isotope data (δ<sup>13</sup>C and δ<sup>15</sup>N) from bone collagen are dietary indicators. The isotopic fractionation of the carbon and nitrogen atoms in the amino acid chains from collagen reflects the isotopic fractionation in the food proteins. Stable isotope values make it possible to distinguish herbivores from carnivores, and to further distinguish between marine and terrestrial sources of food.
Date Created:	6/26/2008
Editors:	Scott, E. Marian Alekseev, Andrey Yu. Zaitseva, Ganna
Page Start:	125
Page End:	135
Series Title:	NATO Science Series IV: Earth and Environmental Sciences