PREV-HbS Prevalence of Haemoglobin S in Cape Verde and Awareness of Early Diagnosis of Sickle Cell Disease (Duration: 2025)

by CIAS Gestão | Jul 1, 2025 | On Going, Projects

Duration: July to October, 2025 Abstract: The prevalence of haemoglobin S (Hb S) in Cape Verde is a reality which, combined with a lack of diagnosis and genetic counselling, contributes to the high risk of children being born with sickle cell disease. The PREV-HbS...

ResilBoneS – Sex-based differences in identified fetal and infant skeletons: macro/microscopic study of growth, frailty, and resilience (Duration: 2025 – 2031)

by CIAS Gestão | Jun 5, 2025 | On Going

Duration: 2025-06-13 to 2031-06-12 Abstract: Non-adult individuals provide critical insight into biological, environmental, and cultural stressors. According to the Osteological Paradox, skeletal pathologies may reflect resilience and extended survival, emphasizing...

Tracing prevalence of Tuberculosis in Portugal in the last 4 millenia using bones and genomes (Duration: 2025 – 2028)

by CIAS Gestão | May 28, 2025 | On Going

Duration: 2025 – 2028 Abstract: This project examines the evolution of tuberculosis in Portugal over the last 4000 years. By analysing skeletal remains, we aim to understand how TB has affected the Portuguese population, how the mycobacteria have evolved, and how...

OCCUPOMICS: Estimation of archaeological site occupation time spans using genomic admixture and radiocarbon dating (Duration: 2025 – 2026)

by CIAS Gestão | May 14, 2025 | On Going, Projects

Duration: 2025 – 2026 Abstract: Archaeological site occupation time span estimates can take the form of quantitative and qualitative intervals. The former can use methods such as radiocarbon dating to obtain temporal calendar intervals that, in some cases, can be...

Integrative approaches to human paleoanthropology and bioarchaeology (Duration: 2024-ongoing)

by CIAS Gestão | Jan 5, 2024 | On Going, Projects, Projects

Duration: 2024-ongoing Abstract: Paleoanthropological and bioarchaeological research is increasingly multidisciplinary and requires the integration of diverse theoretical frameworks and methodologies to understand the biology and lifeways of past peoples. This project...