Gunnar U Neumann
@gunnar-u-neumann.bsky.social
Postdoc at MPI for Evolutionary Anthropology,
aDNA and ancient pathogens ☠️🧬🦠 he/him 🌈
Second affiliation with Ostgut 🏢 still, lover of the arts
aDNA and ancient pathogens ☠️🧬🦠 he/him 🌈
Second affiliation with Ostgut 🏢 still, lover of the arts
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🦠💀🦠 Happy to share our (with @gunnar-u-neumann.bsky.social) new preprint on ancient Salmonella enterica genomes! We analysed 53 new genomes along with published ancient and modern datasets to learn about lineage replacements and host adaptation in prehistory: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Evolutionary history and recurrent host adaptation in ancient Salmonella enterica
Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica is an extremely diverse bacterial pathogen causing frequent infections and foodborne disease among human populations. More than 1500 different bacterial strains (se...
www.biorxiv.org
September 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🦠💀🦠 Happy to share our (with @gunnar-u-neumann.bsky.social) new preprint on ancient Salmonella enterica genomes! We analysed 53 new genomes along with published ancient and modern datasets to learn about lineage replacements and host adaptation in prehistory: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Excited to say we’re hiring 😊. We’re looking for a post-doc in ancient pathogen genomics to join our friendly supportive team in London at @ugiatucl.bsky.social. Start date January 2026.
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
www.ucl.ac.uk
September 1, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Excited to say we’re hiring 😊. We’re looking for a post-doc in ancient pathogen genomics to join our friendly supportive team in London at @ugiatucl.bsky.social. Start date January 2026.
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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Are you interested in doing a PhD in Copenhagen? Interested in studying Neanderthals and Denisovans which live on in our genomes?
Than you are more than welcome to apply to join my group starting Jan 2026 :)
candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationI...
Please reach out if you have any questions!
Than you are more than welcome to apply to join my group starting Jan 2026 :)
candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationI...
Please reach out if you have any questions!
August 28, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Are you interested in doing a PhD in Copenhagen? Interested in studying Neanderthals and Denisovans which live on in our genomes?
Than you are more than welcome to apply to join my group starting Jan 2026 :)
candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationI...
Please reach out if you have any questions!
Than you are more than welcome to apply to join my group starting Jan 2026 :)
candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationI...
Please reach out if you have any questions!
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Our aDNA time transect centered on modern Georgia is out! 🧬
Genetic continuity over 5000 years, but some Bronze Age gene flow and urban outliers since Antiquity - including some with artificially deformed skulls 💀 linked by IBD segments to Asian nomads.
#aDNA #PopGen
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
Genetic continuity over 5000 years, but some Bronze Age gene flow and urban outliers since Antiquity - including some with artificially deformed skulls 💀 linked by IBD segments to Asian nomads.
#aDNA #PopGen
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
The genetic history of the Southern Caucasus from the Bronze Age to the Early Middle Ages: 5,000 years of genetic continuity despite high mobility
Ancient DNA from the Southern Caucasus reveals remarkable genetic continuity, with
some mixing from Anatolia/Iran and the Eurasian Steppe, and shows that even periods
of urbanization and increased mob...
www.cell.com
August 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Our aDNA time transect centered on modern Georgia is out! 🧬
Genetic continuity over 5000 years, but some Bronze Age gene flow and urban outliers since Antiquity - including some with artificially deformed skulls 💀 linked by IBD segments to Asian nomads.
#aDNA #PopGen
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
Genetic continuity over 5000 years, but some Bronze Age gene flow and urban outliers since Antiquity - including some with artificially deformed skulls 💀 linked by IBD segments to Asian nomads.
#aDNA #PopGen
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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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 18, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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.
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Excited to announce our paper on ancient Borrelia genomes is finally out! 🦠💀We document the evolutionary history of louse-borne relapsing fever, published today in @science.org with @lucyvandorp.bsky.social and @pontus-skoglund.bsky.social #aDNA 🏺🧪🧬
Main findings and paper below: 🧵⬇️
Main findings and paper below: 🧵⬇️
May 22, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Excited to announce our paper on ancient Borrelia genomes is finally out! 🦠💀We document the evolutionary history of louse-borne relapsing fever, published today in @science.org with @lucyvandorp.bsky.social and @pontus-skoglund.bsky.social #aDNA 🏺🧪🧬
Main findings and paper below: 🧵⬇️
Main findings and paper below: 🧵⬇️
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I wrote about the police killing of Lorenz A. - a case that lays bare police impunity and the blind spots of German media. Subscribe to my Substack to read the full article.
open.substack.com/pub/hannohau...
open.substack.com/pub/hannohau...
Lorenz A. and Germany’s Deadly Pattern of Racist Policing
The killing of Lorenz A. lays bare the reality of racist policing in Germany – and a media culture more practiced in echoing police narratives than challenging them.
open.substack.com
April 27, 2025 at 8:13 AM
I wrote about the police killing of Lorenz A. - a case that lays bare police impunity and the blind spots of German media. Subscribe to my Substack to read the full article.
open.substack.com/pub/hannohau...
open.substack.com/pub/hannohau...
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In a world filled with so many crucial challenges to humanity, transphobia is not just sad and anger-inducing. The demonisation and targeting of vulnerable minorities is simply pathetic.
prideinstem.org/2025/04/26/s...
prideinstem.org/2025/04/26/s...
April 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
In a world filled with so many crucial challenges to humanity, transphobia is not just sad and anger-inducing. The demonisation and targeting of vulnerable minorities is simply pathetic.
prideinstem.org/2025/04/26/s...
prideinstem.org/2025/04/26/s...
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Germany Turns to U.S. Playbook: Deportations Target Gaza War Protesters - my latest @theintercept.com
theintercept.com/2025/03/31/g...
theintercept.com/2025/03/31/g...
Germany Turns to U.S. Playbook: Deportations Target Gaza War Protesters
Four Gaza protesters in Germany are set for deportations despite objections from an immigration official that none were convicted of crimes.
theintercept.com
April 1, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Germany Turns to U.S. Playbook: Deportations Target Gaza War Protesters - my latest @theintercept.com
theintercept.com/2025/03/31/g...
theintercept.com/2025/03/31/g...
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🌍 Hello #AncientPathogens community! 🦴🧬🦠
APG's Preliminary Program is up!
Registration waivers for LMIC trainees (thanks to Novogene & Twist Bioscience)! 🙌Abstract deadline extended! ⏳
🔗 Details: liigh.unam.mx/apg/
🇲🇽 ¡Nos vemos en Querétaro! 🌮🪅
Please RT!
APG's Preliminary Program is up!
Registration waivers for LMIC trainees (thanks to Novogene & Twist Bioscience)! 🙌Abstract deadline extended! ⏳
🔗 Details: liigh.unam.mx/apg/
🇲🇽 ¡Nos vemos en Querétaro! 🌮🪅
Please RT!
February 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🌍 Hello #AncientPathogens community! 🦴🧬🦠
APG's Preliminary Program is up!
Registration waivers for LMIC trainees (thanks to Novogene & Twist Bioscience)! 🙌Abstract deadline extended! ⏳
🔗 Details: liigh.unam.mx/apg/
🇲🇽 ¡Nos vemos en Querétaro! 🌮🪅
Please RT!
APG's Preliminary Program is up!
Registration waivers for LMIC trainees (thanks to Novogene & Twist Bioscience)! 🙌Abstract deadline extended! ⏳
🔗 Details: liigh.unam.mx/apg/
🇲🇽 ¡Nos vemos en Querétaro! 🌮🪅
Please RT!
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Abstract submission is open for the online #AaRConference! Join us and invited speakers Laurent Frantz and Evon Hekkala on May 30th to present your research about animal #aDNA and discuss them with the community. All topics #aDNA related are welcomed! 🧪🧬🏺
February 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Abstract submission is open for the online #AaRConference! Join us and invited speakers Laurent Frantz and Evon Hekkala on May 30th to present your research about animal #aDNA and discuss them with the community. All topics #aDNA related are welcomed! 🧪🧬🏺
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The situation in #Germany remains deeply concerning: Activists, scholars, artists and UN representatives face attacks and smear campaigns for raising their voices. Media and politicians need to act responsibly. #Germany is an EU member state, and as such, we expect it to uphold the rule of law...
February 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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I solemnly swear that I had nothing to do with the creation of this graphic. But now that I’ve seen it I have to pass it on, lest it permanently haunt my dreams
February 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I solemnly swear that I had nothing to do with the creation of this graphic. But now that I’ve seen it I have to pass it on, lest it permanently haunt my dreams
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My first post on here and it's for a JOB ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣 The University of Tübingen is seeking to find a post-doctoral researcher for a 3-year position, funded through the DFG (13 TV-L, 39,5 h/week). More info here: tinyurl.com/4xbdya5t #archaeology #palaeoproteomics #job #ZooMS
Three-year position for a researcher in Archaeo- and Palaeoproteomics (m/f/d, E 13 TV-L, 39,5 h/week)
tinyurl.com
February 3, 2025 at 8:54 AM
My first post on here and it's for a JOB ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣 The University of Tübingen is seeking to find a post-doctoral researcher for a 3-year position, funded through the DFG (13 TV-L, 39,5 h/week). More info here: tinyurl.com/4xbdya5t #archaeology #palaeoproteomics #job #ZooMS
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Merz wanted to steal their voters, what he has now done is allowed them to look reasonable and made them, for the first time, a part of discussion around national policy.
January 29, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Merz wanted to steal their voters, what he has now done is allowed them to look reasonable and made them, for the first time, a part of discussion around national policy.
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📢 Save the Date!
We’re thrilled to announce SPAAM7 – a global gathering of experts in ancient DNA and metagenomes research! 🌍
📅 When: 26th August 2025
📍 Where: Turin, Italy 🇮🇹 (and Zoom)
Stay tuned for more updates and registration details!
#SPAAM7 #aDNA #aeDNA #sedaDNA #ancientmetagenomics
We’re thrilled to announce SPAAM7 – a global gathering of experts in ancient DNA and metagenomes research! 🌍
📅 When: 26th August 2025
📍 Where: Turin, Italy 🇮🇹 (and Zoom)
Stay tuned for more updates and registration details!
#SPAAM7 #aDNA #aeDNA #sedaDNA #ancientmetagenomics
January 10, 2025 at 10:57 AM
📢 Save the Date!
We’re thrilled to announce SPAAM7 – a global gathering of experts in ancient DNA and metagenomes research! 🌍
📅 When: 26th August 2025
📍 Where: Turin, Italy 🇮🇹 (and Zoom)
Stay tuned for more updates and registration details!
#SPAAM7 #aDNA #aeDNA #sedaDNA #ancientmetagenomics
We’re thrilled to announce SPAAM7 – a global gathering of experts in ancient DNA and metagenomes research! 🌍
📅 When: 26th August 2025
📍 Where: Turin, Italy 🇮🇹 (and Zoom)
Stay tuned for more updates and registration details!
#SPAAM7 #aDNA #aeDNA #sedaDNA #ancientmetagenomics
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At Stockholm University, we are now starting a 2-year Master’s programme in Evolutionary Genomics!
Topics include population genetics, phylogenetics, molecular & genome evolution, DNA sequencing, bioinformatics, and palaeogenetics.
Please spread the word!
www.su.se/english/sear...
Topics include population genetics, phylogenetics, molecular & genome evolution, DNA sequencing, bioinformatics, and palaeogenetics.
Please spread the word!
www.su.se/english/sear...
January 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
At Stockholm University, we are now starting a 2-year Master’s programme in Evolutionary Genomics!
Topics include population genetics, phylogenetics, molecular & genome evolution, DNA sequencing, bioinformatics, and palaeogenetics.
Please spread the word!
www.su.se/english/sear...
Topics include population genetics, phylogenetics, molecular & genome evolution, DNA sequencing, bioinformatics, and palaeogenetics.
Please spread the word!
www.su.se/english/sear...
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Resignation of the Journal of Human Evolution Editorial Board: We are saddened to announce the resignations of The Joint Editors-in-Chief, all Emeritus Editors retired or active in the field, and all but one Associate Editor. Press release below.
December 26, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Resignation of the Journal of Human Evolution Editorial Board: We are saddened to announce the resignations of The Joint Editors-in-Chief, all Emeritus Editors retired or active in the field, and all but one Associate Editor. Press release below.
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🦠🧬🪅10 days and few hours to the early bird deadline ! Register soon to get a spot ! 🏃🏽♀️⌛️
See you April 2025 in Queretaro, Mexico for the Ancient Pathogen Genomics meeting 📅 🇲🇽
Plz share and RT 🫶
See you April 2025 in Queretaro, Mexico for the Ancient Pathogen Genomics meeting 📅 🇲🇽
Plz share and RT 🫶
🚨🪅 Registration is NOW OPEN for our Symposium on Ancient Pathogen Genomics! 🦠🧬 Join us on April 12-13 2025 in Juriquilla, Mexico. Featuring top speakers & great science in a beautiful venue! Plz RT !
liigh.unam.mx/apg/ 🪅🚨
liigh.unam.mx/apg/ 🪅🚨
Ancient Pathogens Genomics International Symposium
liigh.unam.mx
December 22, 2024 at 12:03 AM
🦠🧬🪅10 days and few hours to the early bird deadline ! Register soon to get a spot ! 🏃🏽♀️⌛️
See you April 2025 in Queretaro, Mexico for the Ancient Pathogen Genomics meeting 📅 🇲🇽
Plz share and RT 🫶
See you April 2025 in Queretaro, Mexico for the Ancient Pathogen Genomics meeting 📅 🇲🇽
Plz share and RT 🫶
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I am very happy to share our new paper on the genetics of some of the first modern humans who ever lived in Europe! We sequenced nuclear DNA from 13 specimens from Ranis in Germany, and found that they belonged to at least 6 individuals. www.nature.com/articles/s41... (1/n)
Earliest modern human genomes constrain timing of Neanderthal admixture - Nature
Nature - Earliest modern human genomes constrain timing of Neanderthal admixture
www.nature.com
December 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM
I am very happy to share our new paper on the genetics of some of the first modern humans who ever lived in Europe! We sequenced nuclear DNA from 13 specimens from Ranis in Germany, and found that they belonged to at least 6 individuals. www.nature.com/articles/s41... (1/n)
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In this comment piece with James Fellows Yates and Christina Warinner (@christinawarinner.bsky.social), we highlight the mounting problems with data archiving and metadata reporting in ancient DNA research. The field cannot afford to keep neglecting this issue.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Ancient DNA data hold insights into past organisms and ecosystems — handle them with more care
DNA recovered from ancient remains is transforming our understanding of organisms and ecosystems from tens, thousands and even millions of years ago – but the growing volume of data must be better pre...
www.nature.com
December 10, 2024 at 2:49 PM
In this comment piece with James Fellows Yates and Christina Warinner (@christinawarinner.bsky.social), we highlight the mounting problems with data archiving and metadata reporting in ancient DNA research. The field cannot afford to keep neglecting this issue.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Introducing PiM Connections, a mentorship program by the Pride in Microbiology Network! 🌈 🔬
We will connect members based on career & scientific interests to support the next gen of queer & trans scientists. Register to be a mentor or mentee (or both!): https://buff.ly/3ZhdFGr
We will connect members based on career & scientific interests to support the next gen of queer & trans scientists. Register to be a mentor or mentee (or both!): https://buff.ly/3ZhdFGr
December 4, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Introducing PiM Connections, a mentorship program by the Pride in Microbiology Network! 🌈 🔬
We will connect members based on career & scientific interests to support the next gen of queer & trans scientists. Register to be a mentor or mentee (or both!): https://buff.ly/3ZhdFGr
We will connect members based on career & scientific interests to support the next gen of queer & trans scientists. Register to be a mentor or mentee (or both!): https://buff.ly/3ZhdFGr
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2 fully funded 4-years PhD positions at my group at the fantastic Department of Evolutionary Anthropology in Vienna!! @univie.ac.at to start in February 2025 (or as soon as possible). The students will work on ERC SHADOWS project 🦊🐶🐺😀. PhD 1 on sedaDNA, PhD 2 on Megafauna genomics 🦁🐅🪨⚒️
December 2, 2024 at 4:38 PM
2 fully funded 4-years PhD positions at my group at the fantastic Department of Evolutionary Anthropology in Vienna!! @univie.ac.at to start in February 2025 (or as soon as possible). The students will work on ERC SHADOWS project 🦊🐶🐺😀. PhD 1 on sedaDNA, PhD 2 on Megafauna genomics 🦁🐅🪨⚒️
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Very excited (and a bit nervous) to announce that I will be hiring two Postdocs for my new group(!) in Copenhagen to study the Neanderthal and Denisovan DNA which survives in present-day humans. Retweet will be much appreciated :)
Link for application:
candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationI...
Link for application:
candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationI...
December 2, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Very excited (and a bit nervous) to announce that I will be hiring two Postdocs for my new group(!) in Copenhagen to study the Neanderthal and Denisovan DNA which survives in present-day humans. Retweet will be much appreciated :)
Link for application:
candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationI...
Link for application:
candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationI...