Susanna Sawyer

Genetic admixture between East and West European Gravettian-associated populations in Western Europe before the Last Glacial Maximum

The paper presents genome-wide data from Gravettian-associated individuals and sedimentary DNA from the Solutrean period, revealing genetic admixture between East and West European populations before the Last Glacial Maximum.

Screening great ape museum specimens for DNA viruses

The paper screens great ape museum specimens for DNA viruses, identifying multiple viruses and obtaining near-complete genomes, including high-coverage hepatitis B virus genomes.

Improved detection of methylation in ancient DNA

The paper presents a method to directly measure methylation in ancient DNA, showing it is cost-effective and applicable to a wide range of samples.

Bioarchaeological Perspectives on Late Antiquity in Dalmatia: Paleogenetic, Dietary, and Population Studies of the Hvar Radosevic burial site

The paper analyzes the Hvar Radosevic burial site to study ancestry, diet, and health of Late Antique Dalmatian populations, finding genetic diversity, a plant-based diet, and signs of poor health.

A complete mitochondrial genome of a Roman-era Plasmodium falciparum

The paper presents the first complete mitochondrial DNA genome of Plasmodium falciparum from a Roman-era skeleton, supporting an Indian origin for the parasite in Europe and genetic continuity over 2,000 years.

Stable population structure in Europe since the Iron Age, despite high mobility

This study analyzes ancient DNA from 204 individuals to show stable population structure in Europe despite high mobility during the historical period.

Maximizing Efficiency in SedaDNA Analysis: A Novel Extract Pooling Approach

This paper introduces a pooled testing method for sedimentary DNA analysis, reducing costs and lab time by up to 70% while maintaining aDNA signal detection.

A Genetic History of Continuity and Mobility in the Iron Age Central Mediterranean

This study analyzes ancient genomes from the Iron Age central Mediterranean to explore population continuity and mobility, finding significant local contributions and diverse non-local ancestries.

Social and genetic diversity in first farmers of central Europe

This study analyzes ancient DNA from LBK Neolithic sites to show genetic differences between eastern and western LBK populations, with evidence of patrilocality and no evidence of male-biased WHG admixture.

Genome-scale sequencing and analysis of human, wolf and bison DNA from 25,000 year-old sediment

The paper retrieves and analyzes low-coverage mammalian ancient genomes from 25,000-year-old sediments, revealing new insights into the genetic history of humans, wolves, and bison.

Ancient human genomes suggest three ancestral populations for present-day Europeans

The paper analyzes ancient genomes to show present-day Europeans derive from three populations: WHG, ANE, and EEF, with EEF having Basal Eurasian ancestry.