The Cemetery at the Edge of the Islamic World Thirteen medieval burials on Ibiza hold the genetic record of a conquered island, trans-Saharan networks, and a case of leprosy hidden in plain sight.

New ancient DNA from 10th–12th century Islamic Ibiza reveals Sub-Saharan African individuals from Chad and Senegambia, rapid post-conquest admixture, and the first genetically confirmed leprosy case from medieval Islamic Iberia. #Archaeogenomics #AncientDNA #MedievalHistory

They Didn't Come With the Farmers Ancient DNA from Argentina's Uspallata Valley shows that local hunter-gatherers became farmers themselves — and that the migrants who arrived later were already in crisis.

Ancient DNA from Argentina’s Uspallata Valley shows local hunter-gatherers became farmers themselves — no replacement. Then migrants arrived, sick and declining, just before the Inka. A striking case of resilience under crisis. #Archaeogenomics #Paleoanthropology #SouthAmericanArchaeology

Sometimes is nice to take a day to focus on team spirit. Today the archaeogenomics group took advantage of the sun and went hiking and then made some nice little clay cups. I feel so grateful and recharged ❄️☀️♥️

#genomicstartu #archaeogenomics #teamspirit

Postdoctoral Researcher in Sedimentary DNA, Leiden | HigherJobz Apply for a Postdoctoral Researcher in sedimentary DNA at Leiden University. ERC-funded, 4-year position. Deadline: 12 Jan 2026.

Postdoctoral Researcher – Leiden University, Netherlands
ERC-funded WILDERFARM project: study human-wildlife interactions using sedimentary DNA

Deadline: 12 Jan 2026
Details: higherjobz.com/postdoctoral...

#Postdoc #Archaeogenomics #Archaeology #ResearchJobs #AcademicCareer @unileiden.bsky.social