Sequencing ancient genomes

Authors

  • Janet Kelso Max-Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14806/ej.19.A.683

Keywords:

pre-historic genome, archaic hominin groups, population history

Abstract

The genomes of extinct hominin groups closely related to contemporary humans offer a unique opportunity to identify genetic changes specific to anatomically fully modern humans.  Recent advances in large- scale sequencing technologies have made it possible to perform direct sequencing of fossil extracts.  Using these next-generation sequencing technologies we have generated high quality genome sequences for two archaic hominin groups.

Author Biography

  • Janet Kelso, Max-Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig
    Professor

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Published

2013-04-17

Issue

Vol. 19: Supplement A

Section

Keynote Lectures

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