As humans settled around the world, they encountered and adapted to many diverse and challenging environments. The genetic changes that facilitated our adaptations are still present in our genome sequences, and can be discovered by looking for specific signatures derived from evolutionary models. Recent breakthroughs in sequencing ancient DNA have allowed the generation of DNA from archaic humans like Neanderthals and Denisovans. By comparing archaic and modern human genomes, we can detect remnants of archaic DNA in present-day human genomes, suggesting that they interbred in the past. In this talk I describe how archaic variants are distributed across individuals from different human populations and how admixture from archaic humans likely accelerated adaptations to local environments such as different diets, pathogens, temperatures and altitudes.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Leichtag Conference Room 107
UCSD
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
Thursday, October 11 - 12:00 PM
For more information, please email South Asia Initiative:
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Leichtag Conference Room 107
UCSD
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
Thursday, October 11 - 12:00 PM
For more information, please email South Asia Initiative:
