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Eighteenth Annual Darwin College Lecture Series 2003
Changing Science and Society
Lecture 3 : 31 January 2003
Ancient DNA
Professor Svante Pääbo
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Leipzig
Professor Svante Pääbo was the founding Director of the Max Planck Institute
for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig which opened in 1997 and is an expert
in evolutionary genetics. By comparative DNA sequencing in humans, chimpanzees,
gorillas and orangutans, he aims to gain a better understanding of the origin,
time and early migrations of humans and their closest relatives. He also uses
methods for the retrieval of DNA sequences from archaeological and paleontological
remains to elucidate the history of humans and Pleistocene mammals.
The lectures are given at 5.30 p.m. in The Lady Mitchell Hall,
Sidgwick Avenue, with an adjacent overflow theatre with live TV
coverage. Each lecture is typically attended by 600 people so you
must arrive early to ensure a place.
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