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SUMMARY:Ancient genome reveals continuity in East Asia over the last 9\,00
 0 years - Veronika Siska
DTSTART:20160306T142500Z
DTEND:20160306T144500Z
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CONTACT:Andrew Carlotti
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 appear
 ance of pottery and textiles in the area. The preliminary results point to
 wards 9\,000 years of continuity in the region\, with this sample falling 
 within the range of modern variability – in contrast with Europe\, which
  saw major population movements even after the arrival of agriculture in t
 he Neolithic period. Additionally\, our pure sample could be used to pinpo
 int the origin of the Northeast Asian component in the genetic material of
  modern Koreans. We found support for the northern component's ancient ori
 gin\, as opposed to admixture in more recent\, historical times (e.g. from
  Mongol conquests).
LOCATION:Winstanley Lecture Theatre
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