Arda Sevkar

This study uses ancient DNA to analyze the evolution of Streptococcus mutans over 8,000 years, showing that some virulence traits emerged with agricultural diets.

This study compares ancient DNA yields among ossicles and the petrous bone, finding the stapes has higher endogenous DNA preservation than the petrous bone.

The paper analyzes genetic data from Neolithic Catalhöyük to show changes in kinship patterns and persistent female roles over time.

This study benchmarks four kinship estimation tools for ancient genomes using simulated pedigrees and finds varying accuracy depending on the tool and SNP count.

This study analyzes ancient genomes from Upper Mesopotamia during the Neolithic Transition, revealing genetic diversity, immigration, and cultural practices such as head-shaping.