J. Camilo Chacón-Duque
@jcchacond.bsky.social
Bioinformatician at @scilifelab.se Ancient DNA Unit & @humanevouu.bsky.social 🇸🇪 / Also part of @cpgsthlm.bsky.social / previously 🇬🇧 & 🇨🇴
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Read our new paper in Genome Biology & Evolution to learn more about how sequencing the genome from a 14,000 year old wolf puppy's last meal yielded novel insights into the woolly rhino's extinction:
academic.oup.com/gbe/article/...
📷 Mietje Germonpré
academic.oup.com/gbe/article/...
📷 Mietje Germonpré
So proud that this is out 🐺⏳🧬🦏. First paper as a senior author (co-shared with @lovedalen.bsky.social; thanks for a great opportunity) and led by my awesome former MSc student @solveiggudjonsd.bsky.social and a brilliant CPG postdoc @edanalord.bsky.social (1/n)
OA: academic.oup.com/gbe/article/...
OA: academic.oup.com/gbe/article/...
Reposted by J. Camilo Chacón-Duque
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the long-extinct woolly rhinoceros from remains found in the stomach of a naturally mummified Pleistocene wolf pup
Scientists Find Extinct Rhino DNA in Mummified Wolf Puppy's Stomach
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the long-extinct woolly rhinoceros from remains found in the stomach of a naturally mummified Pleistocene wolf pup
www.scientificamerican.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the long-extinct woolly rhinoceros from remains found in the stomach of a naturally mummified Pleistocene wolf pup
We have received a lot of media interest, and it has been a real pleasure to engage with a lot of wonderful science communicators. Thanks to @genomebiolevol.bsky.social for collating great examples of this coverage. This coverage includes very positive opinions from academics we respect a lot (2/n)
The recent article on wholly rhino ancient genomics by Guðjónsdóttir, @jcchacond.bsky.social et al. has received plenty of attention in the media.
⬇️ Check below the thread below for some great coverage on this story.
⬇️ Check below the thread below for some great coverage on this story.
January 19, 2026 at 8:33 AM
We have received a lot of media interest, and it has been a real pleasure to engage with a lot of wonderful science communicators. Thanks to @genomebiolevol.bsky.social for collating great examples of this coverage. This coverage includes very positive opinions from academics we respect a lot (2/n)
Thanks to you @scitomm.bsky.social for covering our research!
January 19, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Thanks to you @scitomm.bsky.social for covering our research!
Thank you, Jack. It was a pleasure talking to you and to see the final product.
January 19, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Thank you, Jack. It was a pleasure talking to you and to see the final product.
So proud that this is out 🐺⏳🧬🦏. First paper as a senior author (co-shared with @lovedalen.bsky.social; thanks for a great opportunity) and led by my awesome former MSc student @solveiggudjonsd.bsky.social and a brilliant CPG postdoc @edanalord.bsky.social (1/n)
OA: academic.oup.com/gbe/article/...
OA: academic.oup.com/gbe/article/...
Read our new paper in Genome Biology & Evolution to learn more about how sequencing the genome from a 14,000 year old wolf puppy's last meal yielded novel insights into the woolly rhino's extinction:
academic.oup.com/gbe/article/...
📷 Mietje Germonpré
academic.oup.com/gbe/article/...
📷 Mietje Germonpré
January 16, 2026 at 12:32 PM
So proud that this is out 🐺⏳🧬🦏. First paper as a senior author (co-shared with @lovedalen.bsky.social; thanks for a great opportunity) and led by my awesome former MSc student @solveiggudjonsd.bsky.social and a brilliant CPG postdoc @edanalord.bsky.social (1/n)
OA: academic.oup.com/gbe/article/...
OA: academic.oup.com/gbe/article/...
@solveiggudjonsd.bsky.social is also on Bluesky now!
January 15, 2026 at 3:59 PM
@solveiggudjonsd.bsky.social is also on Bluesky now!
Thank you so much @timcoulson.bsky.social for such an interesting take on our research. We are glad you found it so relevant and interesting!
January 15, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Thank you so much @timcoulson.bsky.social for such an interesting take on our research. We are glad you found it so relevant and interesting!
Thanks a lot for disseminating our research, @mostlymammoths.bsky.social. It was great to have you covering it.
January 15, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Thanks a lot for disseminating our research, @mostlymammoths.bsky.social. It was great to have you covering it.
Also check this one out! Great work led by @marmole6.bsky.social
🦣 🤯 🦣 🤯 🦣
Video of woolly mammoth leg discovered in the Siberian permafrost!
Researchers from #CpgSthlm and SciLifeLab have now, for the first time ever, identified signatures of gene activity in frozen mammoth remains!
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
Video of woolly mammoth leg discovered in the Siberian permafrost!
Researchers from #CpgSthlm and SciLifeLab have now, for the first time ever, identified signatures of gene activity in frozen mammoth remains!
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
November 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Also check this one out! Great work led by @marmole6.bsky.social
Check out this fantastic work led by @alexgilardet.bsky.social. So thrilled to have contributed a little!
#ancientDNA and lost bovine lineages in Denisova Cave.
#ancientDNA and lost bovine lineages in Denisova Cave.
Our manuscript on bovine deep-time paleogenomics at Denisova Cave and in the broader mid-latitude Asia is online! doi.org/10.1093/gbe/... 🦬🦴🧬
Main findings in the 🧵 below ⬇️
@cpgsthlm.bsky.social @genomebiolevol.bsky.social #aDNA
Main findings in the 🧵 below ⬇️
@cpgsthlm.bsky.social @genomebiolevol.bsky.social #aDNA
Paleogenomics Reveals a Loss of Bovine Lineages in Mid-latitude Asia Over the Last 200,000 Years
Abstract. Bovines have a complex yet poorly understood evolutionary history that is characterized by admixture and diversity loss during the Late Pleistoce
doi.org
November 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Check out this fantastic work led by @alexgilardet.bsky.social. So thrilled to have contributed a little!
#ancientDNA and lost bovine lineages in Denisova Cave.
#ancientDNA and lost bovine lineages in Denisova Cave.
Come join us at @cpgsthlm.bsky.social!
One week left to apply for our postdoc position on Deep-Time Small Rodent Palaeogenomics!
This is a 2-year full-time position that includes Swedish employment benefits, as well as funding for research expenses and work-related travel.
More info and application link:
su.varbi.com/en/what:job/...
This is a 2-year full-time position that includes Swedish employment benefits, as well as funding for research expenses and work-related travel.
More info and application link:
su.varbi.com/en/what:job/...
September 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Come join us at @cpgsthlm.bsky.social!
Great news article by @mostlymammoths.bsky.social discussing our latest finds on Mexican mammoths 🦣🧬
@fsanchezquinto.bsky.social
@fsanchezquinto.bsky.social
#FossilFriday Ancient DNA from #Mexico's mammoths reveals unexpected — and unexplained — genetic mysteries 🦣 🧬
www.livescience.com/animals/exti...
www.livescience.com/animals/exti...
Ancient DNA from Mexico's mammoths reveals unexpected — and unexplained — genetic mysteries
Columbian mammoths in Mexico are genetically different from those in the U.S. and Canada, surprise DNA study reveals.
www.livescience.com
September 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Great news article by @mostlymammoths.bsky.social discussing our latest finds on Mexican mammoths 🦣🧬
@fsanchezquinto.bsky.social
@fsanchezquinto.bsky.social
Nice thread from @benjaminguinet.bsky.social
🧵 Exciting news from our lab #CpgSthlm! 🥳
Thousands of years ago, mammoths roamed, and so did their fascinating microbial companions. Our latest study, published in 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘭, brings them to light 🦣🦠🧬
Read the full paper here 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.ce...
Thousands of years ago, mammoths roamed, and so did their fascinating microbial companions. Our latest study, published in 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘭, brings them to light 🦣🦠🧬
Read the full paper here 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.ce...
September 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Nice thread from @benjaminguinet.bsky.social
Check out our latest paper, a huge effort led by @benjaminguinet.bsky.social and @tvdvalk.bsky.social 🦣🔍🦠
Paper: www.cell.com/cell/abstrac...
Paper: www.cell.com/cell/abstrac...
September 3, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Check out our latest paper, a huge effort led by @benjaminguinet.bsky.social and @tvdvalk.bsky.social 🦣🔍🦠
Paper: www.cell.com/cell/abstrac...
Paper: www.cell.com/cell/abstrac...
Que increíble esfuerzo el de todos ustedes 👏, gracias Lalo, Ángeles, Maria y Fede por liderar esto 💪. Un gran aporte a la paleogenómica latinoamericana desde México. Como colombiano me siento muy honrado de haber puesto mi granito de arena y espero que este sea el inicio de muchas colaboraciones 😀
August 29, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Que increíble esfuerzo el de todos ustedes 👏, gracias Lalo, Ángeles, Maria y Fede por liderar esto 💪. Un gran aporte a la paleogenómica latinoamericana desde México. Como colombiano me siento muy honrado de haber puesto mi granito de arena y espero que este sea el inicio de muchas colaboraciones 😀
Encantado de haber hecho parte de este maravilloso estudio!
Felicidades a @fsanchezquinto.bsky.social y a todos los demás autores
Felicidades a @fsanchezquinto.bsky.social y a todos los demás autores
La historia de cómo secuenciamos los mamtus 🦣 más tropicales 🏝️ secuenciados al momento la pueden leer aquí 👇https://shorturl.at/KE6Ux. Redactadó por el gran @rpocisv.bsky.social. Muchas gracias Rodrigo por cubrir con tanto entusiasmo la nota sobre nuestro trabajo.
Mammoths in Mexico? Huge bone trove reveals giant beasts thrived in warmth, too
Fossils found while building airport contain first mammoth DNA from tropical location
shorturl.at
August 29, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Encantado de haber hecho parte de este maravilloso estudio!
Felicidades a @fsanchezquinto.bsky.social y a todos los demás autores
Felicidades a @fsanchezquinto.bsky.social y a todos los demás autores
Definitely recommend working with Nikolay, great opportunity in Riga.
I am starting a computational lab at LIOS, Riga, Latvia, and going to recruit a few people. Please DM if you are interested in a postdoc or PhD position in my Metabolic Research Group within the TARGETWISE project. I can highly recommend Riga, it is a beautiful city with very good living conditions.
July 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Definitely recommend working with Nikolay, great opportunity in Riga.
Reposted by J. Camilo Chacón-Duque
I'm super excited to share our new paper on Norwegian lemming genomics just published in @pnas.org!! Read the paper here: www.pnas.org/doi/epub/10....
Summary ⬇️
Summary ⬇️
June 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I'm super excited to share our new paper on Norwegian lemming genomics just published in @pnas.org!! Read the paper here: www.pnas.org/doi/epub/10....
Summary ⬇️
Summary ⬇️
Reposted by J. Camilo Chacón-Duque
The FIRST International Conference on Palaeogenomics will happen in Stockholm, Sweden, June 23-26, 2026!
Topics will encompass all corners of ancient DNA research, from humans to wildlife and sediments🧬🦣💀🦠
Save the dates ✅
Check the website icp2026.palaeogenomics.org and follow us for updates!
Topics will encompass all corners of ancient DNA research, from humans to wildlife and sediments🧬🦣💀🦠
Save the dates ✅
Check the website icp2026.palaeogenomics.org and follow us for updates!
May 27, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The FIRST International Conference on Palaeogenomics will happen in Stockholm, Sweden, June 23-26, 2026!
Topics will encompass all corners of ancient DNA research, from humans to wildlife and sediments🧬🦣💀🦠
Save the dates ✅
Check the website icp2026.palaeogenomics.org and follow us for updates!
Topics will encompass all corners of ancient DNA research, from humans to wildlife and sediments🧬🦣💀🦠
Save the dates ✅
Check the website icp2026.palaeogenomics.org and follow us for updates!
Reposted by J. Camilo Chacón-Duque
Hello everyone,
Are you interested in news about research findings, jobs, PhD positions, etc, from the Centre for Palaeogenetics?
Or do you simply want to see lots of cool photos from our work (like the 28,000 year old cave lion cub below)?
If yes, please give @cpgsthlm.bsky.social a follow!
Are you interested in news about research findings, jobs, PhD positions, etc, from the Centre for Palaeogenetics?
Or do you simply want to see lots of cool photos from our work (like the 28,000 year old cave lion cub below)?
If yes, please give @cpgsthlm.bsky.social a follow!
May 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Hello everyone,
Are you interested in news about research findings, jobs, PhD positions, etc, from the Centre for Palaeogenetics?
Or do you simply want to see lots of cool photos from our work (like the 28,000 year old cave lion cub below)?
If yes, please give @cpgsthlm.bsky.social a follow!
Are you interested in news about research findings, jobs, PhD positions, etc, from the Centre for Palaeogenetics?
Or do you simply want to see lots of cool photos from our work (like the 28,000 year old cave lion cub below)?
If yes, please give @cpgsthlm.bsky.social a follow!
So happy to have the opportunity to do some public engagement with the Beringia Centre Science Talks at @yukonberingia.bsky.social ⬇️
I'll try my best to explain the challenges 🔍 of working with million-years-old DNA 🧬🦣 and what we can learn from it.
Check our paper: doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msaf065
I'll try my best to explain the challenges 🔍 of working with million-years-old DNA 🧬🦣 and what we can learn from it.
Check our paper: doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msaf065
Are you mad about mammoths? 🦣
Join us and @jcchacond.bsky.social to learn how ancient mammoth DNA reveals insights into their evolution and genetic diversity.
📅 Thurs May 8
⏰ 11 AM Yukon Time
Register on Zoom bit.ly/3GCutCg
Register on FB bit.ly/4iFfMLV
Join us and @jcchacond.bsky.social to learn how ancient mammoth DNA reveals insights into their evolution and genetic diversity.
📅 Thurs May 8
⏰ 11 AM Yukon Time
Register on Zoom bit.ly/3GCutCg
Register on FB bit.ly/4iFfMLV
May 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
So happy to have the opportunity to do some public engagement with the Beringia Centre Science Talks at @yukonberingia.bsky.social ⬇️
I'll try my best to explain the challenges 🔍 of working with million-years-old DNA 🧬🦣 and what we can learn from it.
Check our paper: doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msaf065
I'll try my best to explain the challenges 🔍 of working with million-years-old DNA 🧬🦣 and what we can learn from it.
Check our paper: doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msaf065
Reposted by J. Camilo Chacón-Duque
Deadline application extended until May 4th
#Genomics #PopGen #Evolution #Camouflage #Birds #PhDPosition #PhDStudent
#Genomics #PopGen #Evolution #Camouflage #Birds #PhDPosition #PhDStudent
We are recruiting PhD student to work on genomics of seasonal camouflage in ptarmigan! There is still a week to apply!
#Genomics #PopGen #Evolution #Camouflage #Birds #PhDPosition #PhDStudent
#Genomics #PopGen #Evolution #Camouflage #Birds #PhDPosition #PhDStudent
PhD position on Evolution of Seasonal Camouflage in my group. Fully funded 4 year position in Stockholm University and SciLifeLab! :-)
su.varbi.com/en/what:job/...
su.varbi.com/en/what:job/...
April 15, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Deadline application extended until May 4th
#Genomics #PopGen #Evolution #Camouflage #Birds #PhDPosition #PhDStudent
#Genomics #PopGen #Evolution #Camouflage #Birds #PhDPosition #PhDStudent
Looking forward to April's issue of @molbioevol.bsky.social!
A new study by Chacón-Duque et al. reconstructs mammoth mitogenome diversity throughout the Early and Middle Pleistocene, revealing deep lineage diversity and a Siberian origin for major clades.
🔗 doi.org/10.1093/molb...
📷 @lovedalen.bsky.social
#NewPaperAlert #paleogenomics #mammoths #evolution
🔗 doi.org/10.1093/molb...
📷 @lovedalen.bsky.social
#NewPaperAlert #paleogenomics #mammoths #evolution
April 15, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Looking forward to April's issue of @molbioevol.bsky.social!
So nice to see our research covered by @discovermag.bsky.social. I've been reading them since I was a little geek 🤓
Genetic analysis of the giant woolly mammoth reveals a surprising amount of genetic diversity over a million years.
The Woolly Mammoth's Evolutionary History Over a Million Years Was a Complex Web
Genetic analysis of the giant woolly mammoth reveals a surprising amount of genetic diversity over a million years.
buff.ly
April 11, 2025 at 7:56 AM
So nice to see our research covered by @discovermag.bsky.social. I've been reading them since I was a little geek 🤓
For my first-ever bsky post, I’m thrilled to share our latest #ancientDNA research, which I co-led with @jessthorpemas.bsky.social
OA: doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msaf065
We recovered and analysed mitochondrial genomes from many #mammoths spanning the last million years 🦣🧬⌛
Check this 🧵 we wrote ⬇️
OA: doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msaf065
We recovered and analysed mitochondrial genomes from many #mammoths spanning the last million years 🦣🧬⌛
Check this 🧵 we wrote ⬇️
New paper 🧵
A team co-led by #cpgsthlm 's researcher @jcchacond.bsky.social has analysed DNA from a large number of mammoths across a million-year timescale 🦣🧬
The findings include the discovery and analysis of the oldest known woolly #mammoth in North America!
👉 academic.oup.com/mbe/article/...
A team co-led by #cpgsthlm 's researcher @jcchacond.bsky.social has analysed DNA from a large number of mammoths across a million-year timescale 🦣🧬
The findings include the discovery and analysis of the oldest known woolly #mammoth in North America!
👉 academic.oup.com/mbe/article/...
April 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
For my first-ever bsky post, I’m thrilled to share our latest #ancientDNA research, which I co-led with @jessthorpemas.bsky.social
OA: doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msaf065
We recovered and analysed mitochondrial genomes from many #mammoths spanning the last million years 🦣🧬⌛
Check this 🧵 we wrote ⬇️
OA: doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msaf065
We recovered and analysed mitochondrial genomes from many #mammoths spanning the last million years 🦣🧬⌛
Check this 🧵 we wrote ⬇️