Genetics

Archaeology and Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2010

Explains that at least two genes are involved in determining susceptibility of the disease in the Oji-Cree.

Study findings identified a spectrum of genetic variants with potential health impact in 25% of the participants.

Pharmacology Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Toronto, 1996.

Discussion of physical anthropology, descriptions and measurements of body and head.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Emory University, 1998.

Describes the elements of population history relating to specific diseases and conditions that are unique to French Canadians and Quebec First Nations children.

Analyzes finger and palm ridge counts from five Lapp samples and other Uralic speakers confirming European origin for the Lapps (Sámi people).

Population studies of three ancient groups tentatively suggests the Oneota movement into the upper Mississippi valley of central Illinois may have changed the continuity of the population.

Comparison of 19th century Euro-Canadians and Inuit, found differences between the cultural groups as well as between men and women in relation to metalcarpal dimorphism. Less difference was found between Inuit men and women than in the Euro-Canadian sample group.

Dental Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--The University of Manitoba, 2000.

Combining DNA fingerprinting of Mycobacterium tuberculosis with conventional methods to better target groups at high risk of transmission of tuberculosis.

Study of two Beothuk individuals found a possible gen flow, or a common ancestral link, between Beothuck, who became extinct in the 1820s, and the current Mikmaq population. Data from one individual were also found to not support the belief that the Beothuk were of European-Native American descent.

Study shows a lower prevalence of asthma in Aboriginal children but higher prevalence of asthma in Aboriginal adults compared to that of the general Canadian population.

Recommends community-based and culturally appropriate interventions to combat epidemic proportions of this disease caused by genetic susceptibility combined with rapid transition in lifestyle.

Presents evidence that Greenberg's classification of all Native American languages, except the Dene and Inuit-Aleut groups, into a single linguistic group causes problems. The article recommends the use of Campbell's (1997) classification system.

"This paper surveys the reasons why attempts to utilize genetic science in repatriation should be abandoned, and more intensive efforts to use spatial information should be implemented instead."

Examines the relationship between ADH2, ADH3, and ALDH2 polymorphisms and alcohol dependence in a certain group of people.

Studies communities of Wainwright, Alaska, Igloolik, Canada, and Upernavik in Greenland.

Biology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Victoria, 1998. Research indicates evidence of several fragmented subspecies caused by glacial advances.

Argues that science must be cautious about attributing predisposition of certain medical conditions to "race."

Study confirm the association of pathogenic variants in the MITF gene with WS type 2 and expanded data on the variability of audiological features of the WS.

Documentary advocates for a return to traditional, unprocessed foods. Focus is on activities of the Indigenous Environmental Network, which is located in Minnesota. Duration: 58:17.

Study conducted to determine the prevalence of elevated c-reactive protein and the association between obesity and diabetes in a community with very high prevalence of type II diabetes.

Contends that factors such as socioeconomic status and disparities in the health care system are of greater importance than genetics.

Author offers a critical analysis of the political and ideological narratives that make up the foundations of ethnology and anthropology.

Contends that the high prevalence rates of rheumatic diseases seen in this population is probably genetic in origin.

Contends that understanding patterns and burden of disease in AI/AN populations may contribute to the development of preventative strategies and understanding the etiology.

Looks at the DNA link between Sami of Scandinavia and the Berbers of North Africa.

Looks at the permanence and change in self-reported Sámi ethnicity comparing the 1970 census and the SAMINOR study in 2003-2004.

Discusses the linguistic evidence of a link between the Athabascan and the Sino-Tibetan people.

Findings indicate that differences in serum levels may contribute to variations in disease prevalence.

Committee of Dr. E.B. Tylor, G.W. Bloxam, Sir Danel Wilson, Dr. G.M. Dawson and R.G. Haliburton appointed to investigate the physical characters, languages, and industrial and social condition of the people in what is now British Columbia.

Presents results of study conducted on 12 males and suggests occurrence of the condition may be due to a sex-linked gene.

Report on the development of reagents for the amplification and sequencing PTP-1B gene and the resulting identification of a single nucleotide polymorphism. It is noted that these very preliminary results suggest genomic variation in PTP-1B is linked with less risk of developing diabetes.

Committee appointed to research physical characters, languages and industrial and social conditions of the peoples of British Columbia including the Kwakiutl, Tsimshians, and Salish peoples.

Hygiene Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 1972.

Describes the sterilization law that was in effect in California from 1909 to 1979 and discusses the legacy of eugenics.

Contains links to: principal investigations, exams for Phase I-V, publications, SHS Operations Manual, slides and presentations, newsletters, and much more.

Study analyzes genetic material to propose the origins, time of tribalization, population expansion and migration patterns of Native North Americans before recorded history.

Describes the five institutions involved, their specific areas of research, and why study done here has global significance.

Looks at the presence or absence of the metabolic syndrome in 515 Sandy Lake Oji-Cree survey participants and discusses the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

Epidemiology and Biostatistics Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 1999.

Research project looks at Maori concepts that can provide cultural reference points.

Archaeological finding indicate frequent food shortages may have influenced the development of the thrifty gene.

Series of brief documents which provide information on issues and topics relating to intellectual property, genetic resources, and traditional cultural expressions and knowledge.

Argues that international rules are needed for the collection of genetic material and gives an example of explotation among the Nootka of Vancouver Island.