Case Report

Exam

Ancient DNA as a tool for investigating past migrations and population history. Overview of the main Ancient DNA findings in Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas. The genetic impact of cultural transition (with a focus on the European Neolithic and Bronze Age periods). Neanderthal and Denisovan genetics. Kinship and social organisation. Paleoproteomics. DNA preservation and recovery. Laboratory techniques for Ancient DNA extraction and sequencing. Computational methods for processing and analysing Ancient DNA and Proteomics data.

Ancient DNA and Proteomics - 7201NATSCI

Ancient DNA and Proteomics

Analyse Ancient DNA data using a variety of computational methods and interpret the resulting findings.

Apply Ancient DNA and Paleoproteomics research to study past demography and population history.

Critically evaluate different laboratorial techniques involved in the generation of sequence data from ancient human remains, taking into account their advantages and limitations.

Demonstrate critical knowledge about the key Ancient DNA and Paleoproteomics findings from the last decade.