I am a researcher and lecturer in the School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Adelaide, and a researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology. My research focuses on the analysis of ancient human DNA, specialising in prehistoric population genetics, Y-chromosomal history, detecting genetic diseases in ancient populations and developing new methods for analysing ancient DNA.
The secrets of Maya child sacrifice at Chichén Itzá uncovered using ancient DNA
Jun 13, 2024 06:04 am UTC| Insights & Views Life
After analysing the remains of 64 ancient sacrificed individuals, most of whom were children, researchers have revealed new details about human sacrifice at the ancient Maya site of Chichén Itzá. Published...
Jul 27, 2023 08:16 am UTC| Science
From the remains of nearly 100 ancient individuals, we have reconstructed two extensive prehistoric family trees from a 6,700-year-old cemetery in France, revealing fresh insights into a Stone Age community. Our new...