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Ancient DNA and the Human Story: Interview with Geneticist Eske Willerslev

Ancient DNA and the Human Story: Interview with Geneticist Eske Willerslev

FromTides of History


Ancient DNA and the Human Story: Interview with Geneticist Eske Willerslev

FromTides of History

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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Jul 16, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ancient DNA is the key that's unlocking the deep history of humanity, allowing us to answer questions about our collective past that we never dreamed of addressing even 20 years ago. Eske Willerslev is a pioneer in the field of extracting, sequencing, and analyzing the preserved DNA of people who lived thousands upon thousands of years ago; on top of that, he's a fascinating person with unique perspectives on how to understand the human past.Net Suite - Get your free guide and schedule your product tour now at netsuite.com/tides.Indeed - indeed.com/tides helps you find qualified candidates.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Jul 16, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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