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Pontus Skoglund
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Ancient DNA, evolution, and the human past. Senior group leader leading the research of the Ancient Genomics lab at the Francis Crick Institute. http://www.skoglundlab.org
Full programme on ancient DNA, human biology and medicine out now for our packed November 14 @gensocuk.bsky.social symposium! Join us at the @royalsociety.org in London.
August 28, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Abstract deadline for the London ancient genomes and human evolution meeting in November extended to 31st July. Alongside the invited speakers we have ~8 slots for speakers from submitted abstracts and a poster session. Submit yours!
July 17, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Who were the ancient Egyptians?

It is expressed in the extraordinary historical and archaeological record, but what about ancestry links to other ancient individuals?

Today we report the successful sequencing of the whole genome of an individual who lived in Egypt about ~4700 years ago.
July 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
For example, welcoming anyone keen to apply our new Twigstats approach to genetic history in Europe and beyond. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
March 17, 2025 at 11:03 AM