Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the very interesting corresponding paper by Pontus Skoglund1, Helena Malmström, Maanasa Raghavan, Jan Storå, Per Hall, Eske Willerslev, M. Thomas P. Gilbert, Anders Götherström, Mattias Jakobsson. Continue reading “Origins and Genetic Legacy of Neolithic Farmers and Hunter-Gatherers in Europe”
Genetic Discontinuity Between Local Hunter-Gatherers and Central Europe’s First Farmers
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the very interesting corresponding paper by B. Bramanti, M. G. Thomas, W. Haak, M. Unterlaender, P. Jores, K. Tambets, I. Antanaitis-Jacobs, M. N. Haidle, R. Jankauskas, C.-J. Kind, F. Lueth, T. Terberger, J. Hiller, S. Matsumura, P. Forster, J. Burger. Continue reading “Genetic Discontinuity Between Local Hunter-Gatherers and Central Europe’s First Farmers”
First ancient DNA from mainland Finland reveals origins of Siberian ancestry in region
Researchers from the Max-Planck-Institute for the Science of Human History and the University of Helsinki have analyzed the first ancient DNA from mainland Finland. As described in Nature Communications, ancient DNA was extracted from bones and teeth from a 3,500 year-old burial on the Kola Peninsula, Russia, and a 1,500 year-old water burial in Finland. The results reveal the possible path along which ancient people from Siberia spread to Finland and Northwestern Russia. Continue reading “First ancient DNA from mainland Finland reveals origins of Siberian ancestry in region”
Broad genetic variation on the Pontic-Caspian Steppe
The genetic variation within the Scythian nomad group is so broad that it must be explained with the group assimilating people it came in contact with. This is shown in a new study on Bronze and Iron Age genetics of the Pontic-Caspian Steppe, situated in the Black Sea region. The article is published in the scientific journal Science Advances. Continue reading “Broad genetic variation on the Pontic-Caspian Steppe”
Oldest known plant virus found at ancient settlement
Researchers studying ancient corncobs found at a Native American archeological site have recovered a 1,000-year-old virus, the oldest plant virus ever reported. Continue reading “Oldest known plant virus found at ancient settlement”
Some people have slightly squashed heads thanks to Neanderthal DNA
People with two Neanderthal genes have heads that are flatter on top and more elongated – like those of Neanderthals themselves. Continue reading “Some people have slightly squashed heads thanks to Neanderthal DNA”
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