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SUMMARY:Population Genetics of Greenlanders  Evolution and Genetic Adaptat
 ion to Climate - Dr. Matteo Fumagalli (University College of London Geneti
 cs Institute\, Division of Biosciences\, Faculty of Life Sciences)
DTSTART:20150211T163000Z
DTEND:20150211T173000Z
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CONTACT:Aurélien Mounier
DESCRIPTION:The history of present day Greenlandic populations and how the
 y adapted to living in such extreme environmental conditions remain unansw
 ered questions. Dr. Fumagalli will address these issues by presenting the 
 analysis of extensive SNP data and exome sequencing data from individuals 
 across several geographical locations in Greenland. This study support evi
 dence of a strong recent gene flow from Europe. Moreover\, the genetic var
 iation patterns are consistent with a single colonization wave of the isla
 nd going north to south to east.  Additionally\, the study allowed the ide
 ntification of regions under positive selection. These results shed light 
 on migratory events and adaptive processes of Greenlandic populations.  
LOCATION:BioAnth Lecture Theatre (Room 41)\, Division of Biological Anthro
 pology\, Pembroke Street\, Cambridge\, CB2 3QG
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