Immigration agents X-raying migrants to determine age isn't just illegal, it's a misuse of science
- Written by Elizabeth A. DiGangi, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Binghamton University, State University of New York
Teeth and bones can tell something about age – but not someone's birthday.Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences, CC BY-NC-SA
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