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Molecular Palaeopathology

Improved techniques in ancient DNA retrieval allow us to sequence sufficient DNA from preserved archaeological tissues to computationally reconstruct ancient pathogen genomes.

From this the molecular palaeopathology group tackles historical questions relating to the changing landscape of infectious disease over time, host-pathogen coevolution, and the biological consequences of European and New World contact. Currently our work focuses on historical Yersinia pestis pandemics and ancient tuberculosis.

Group Leader

  • Kirsten Bos