Ancient DNA

Our ancient DNA laboratory uses ancient genomes to decode our past, using state-of-the-art methodologies.
The laboratory also provides services to researchers from outside the SFAI. 

Research

Our research aims include:

• Investigating the genetic makeup of prehistoric and proto-historic populations

• Unraveling population migrations and routes of dispersal

• Decoding kinship relationships, population structure, and demography

• Studying the genomes of the last hunter gatherers and the first farmers in the Levant

• Using ancient DNA recovered from archaeological sediments to reconstruct population histories and past environments

• Developing laboratory and analytical methods suited to the recovery of ancient DNA from warm climates

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Services

• Ancient DNA consultation 

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For more information please visit our lab website >>