Ancient Genomics and Human History

Heliox: Where Evidence Meets Empathy

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Join us on this fascinating episode of the Heliox Podcast as we dive deep into the captivating world of ancient genomics with renowned researcher Professor Eske Willerslev. Step back in time and unravel the mysteries of human migration through the incredible lens of ancient DNA. From the windswept landscapes of the Americas to the ancient terrains of Europe and Asia, Willerslev takes us on an extraordinary scientific journey, revealing how tiny genetic fragments can tell massive stories about our human ancestors.

Discover how cutting-edge genetic research can reconstruct lost worlds, tracking the footprints of early humans and their complex interactions with Ice Age environments. Learn about groundbreaking insights into pre-Clovis populations, the dramatic impacts of climate change, and the intricate dance between human survival and prehistoric ecosystems. Using ingenious techniques that extract DNA from human remains, ancient faeces, and even sediment, Professor Willerslev brings the distant past into sharp, vivid focus.

This episode promises to be a thrilling exploration of human history, where science meets storytelling, and where every genetic trace holds a potential revelation about who we are and where we came from.

What we can learn from ancient genomics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yshBA5LQ8p8

2024 Beatty Lecture - Cónal Creedon and Eske Willerslev
https://www.youtube.com/live/XtseQubCg48?si=wWNZd_Hp08gMnBQd

The selection landscape and genetic legacy of ancient Eurasians
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06705-1

Human genetic structure in Northwest France provides new insights into West European historical demography
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-51087-1

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