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| Bones reveal many secrets to scientists who are trying to solve mysteries, like identifying a missing person or proving a historical event. Examining the size and shape of a human bone can determine whether it belonged to a man or a woman, a young or old person, or a short or tall person. A healed bone break or DNA extracted from a bone can help a scientist identify a specific person. |
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Made a cast of outlaw Jesse James's skull |
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"When you know something about the remains you study, you start to care about them as humans and develop a kind of relationship." 
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