This volume presents a collection of scholarly papers exploring the intersection of biomedical sciences and anthropology. The content comprises research presented at the Indian Anthropological Congress held in Pune, India, from February 21-23, 2007, offering insights into current anthropological perspectives on health, disease, and human biology within diverse populations.

The collection offers a snapshot of research presented at a specific academic conference, indicating a focus on specialized, scholarly discourse within the field of bio-medical anthropology. The papers likely represent current research trends and methodologies employed by anthropologists in India and potentially beyond, addressing topics relevant to human health, evolution, and societal impacts on biological well-being. The authority perspective would be that of the contributing academics and researchers, offering detailed analyses and findings within their respective sub-disciplines.