Alexandra Sockell

This study identifies clotting factor genes PROZ, F7, and F10 on chromosome 13 as associated with preeclampsia in high-altitude Andean families.

The paper conducts a GWAS in non-European populations, identifies new genetic loci, and highlights the importance of diverse cohorts for understanding complex traits.

The paper sequenced 200 genomes of Theobroma cacao to show that domestication of the Criollo population occurred around 3,600 years ago, with strong selection on genes related to anthocyanin, theobromine metabolism, and disease resistance, and found a negative correlation between Criollo ancestry and bean yield.

This study applies Y-chromosome capture-enrichment to ancient DNA libraries, showing increased recovery of Y-DNA sequences and enabling haplogroup assignment.

This paper analyzes ancient genomes from North Africa to show prehistoric migrations brought genetic influences from both the Levant and Europe to the Maghreb.

The paper shows that skin pigmentation in African populations, particularly the KhoeSan, is highly heritable and polygenic, with many new genetic loci identified beyond previously known ones.