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SUMMARY:Ancient genome reveals continuity in East Asia over the last 9\,00
 0 years - Veronika Siska - Department of Zoology
DTSTART:20160226T170000Z
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CONTACT:Kira Tipping
DESCRIPTION:The spread of anatomically modern humans across the world has 
 been of interest for centuries. Ancient genomes give a unique insight into
  the genetic variation of pure populations before large-scale modern migra
 tions\, as well as allow us to directly observe changes in population stru
 cture. This project was based on two low-quality early Neolithic samples f
 rom the Russian Far East (Devil’s Gate)\, associated with the first appe
 arance of pottery and textiles in the area. The preliminary results point 
 towards 9\,000 years of continuity in the region\, with this sample fallin
 g within the range of modern variability – in contrast with Europe\, whi
 ch saw major population movements even after the arrival of agriculture in
  the Neolithic period. Additionally\, our pure sample could be used to pin
 point the origin of the Northeast Asian component in the genetic material 
 of modern Koreans. We found support for the northern component's ancient o
 rigin\, as opposed to admixture in more recent\, historical times (e.g. fr
 om Mongol conquests).
LOCATION:Tea Room\, Department of Zoology
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