During the past two decades, we have explored the biological and cultural history of archaeological populations from different parts of the world. This work has used a range of methods from the archaeological tool kit to understand the past lives of these groups, and now employs ancient DNA analysis to further delve into the ancestry, kinship and lived experiences of the individuals interred at these archaeological sites. This analytical approach has yielded new insights into the prehistory of Siberia, as well as generated new understandings of the population dynamics of colonial America, including the African diaspora.

Laboratory of Molecular Anthropology
University of Pennsylvania
421 University Museum
3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6398, USA
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