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schlebuschgroup.bsky.social @schlebuschgroup.bsky.social · 12h

This week, we welcomed our colleague Modeste Zeye from Burkina Faso to Uppsala. 🌍 It was great to meet in person again and catch up.
One evening, we had dinner at Messob, an Ethiopian/Eritrean restaurant — a nice chance to chat and enjoy some really good food! 🍲

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Human Evolution Research Program Uppsala University @humanevouu.bsky.social · 15d

Application deadline in less than a week! Apply to join the Uppsala Human Evolution team!

Human Evolution Research Program Uppsala University @humanevouu.bsky.social · Sep 5

We are recruiting an associate professor (senior lecturer) at our program in Human #Paleogenomics and #PopulationGenetics. Come and join the Uppsala team! Please see the ad for more information. Application deadline: Sept 30st.
www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...

Associate Professor in Human Paleo- and Population Genomics - Uppsala University

Associate Professor in Human Paleo- and Population Genomics, Disciplinary Domain of Science and Technology, Faculty of Biology, Department of Organismal Biology, Uppsala University

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CesarFortesLima @cesarforteslima.bsky.social · Jul 19

Thrilled to announce that Routledge has published our book chapter in #OpenAccess. This chapter is part of an outstanding 740-page book that examines the early events of the Bantu expansion in Africa using multidisciplinary perspectives, including genetics. www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/oa-...

The Early Bantu Expansion into Central Africa | 9 | New Data and Insig

Central Africa hosts populations characterised by diverse linguistic, cultural, and genetic backgrounds. In this study, we have generated new genome-wide

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CesarFortesLima @cesarforteslima.bsky.social · Jul 21

I'm thrilled to announce that our featured article, "Herders from the Green Sahara", was published in the 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵 magazine. Another great collaboration with Viktor Černý and Carina Schlebusch.

Free access here: livejohnshopkins-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/person...

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Carina Schlebusch @cschlebu.bsky.social · Jul 27

A big congrats to Imke Lankheet + co-authors for this new publication on genetic ancestry in the South African Coloured population. We reveal fine-scale regional differences in SAC, shaped by complex history and social factors @schlebuschgroup.bsky.social

bmcbiol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Wide-scale geographical analysis of genetic ancestry in the South African Coloured population - BMC Biology

Background The South African Coloured (SAC) population, a prominent admixed population in South Africa, reflects centuries of migration, admixture, and historical segregation. Descendants of local Kho...

bmcbiol.biomedcentral.com

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Carina Schlebusch @cschlebu.bsky.social · May 22

Interested in investigating human history? Still a chance to join us in Uppsala as a junior or senior fellow! Closing date soon!

Center for the Human Past (CHP) @humanpastcenter.bsky.social · Mar 3

The Call is open: Human Past #Fellowships 2026-27. Deadline: 2 June 2025. centerforthehumanpast.se/index.php/20... #opportunity #humanpast #research @haam-community.bsky.social @cschlebu.bsky.social #genetics #linguistics #archaeology #indoeuropean #bantu #austronesian @vetenskapsradet.bsky.social

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Carina Schlebusch @cschlebu.bsky.social · May 1

Great to attend the #HumanEvo25 conference with Cesar Fortes-Lima and @a-solernunez.bsky.social, who gave an excellent talk and poster presentation representing the Schlebusch group and @humanevouu.bsky.social!

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Carina Schlebusch @cschlebu.bsky.social · Apr 11

A popular science feature now available on our recently published Fulani study in The Conversation - Africa!

The Conversation Africa @africa.theconversation.com · Apr 10

Genetic insights into the Fulani people not only illuminate their biological history but also enrich our understanding of their cultural and historical narratives.

theconversation.com/fulani-new-s...

#ScienceAndTech #Fulani

Fulani: new study unravels the genetic history of Africa’s largest pastoralist community

Genetic insights into the Fulani people not only illuminate their biological history but also enrich our understanding of their cultural and historical narratives.

theconversation.com

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Carina Schlebusch @cschlebu.bsky.social · Apr 7

We have a new preprint! Mapping and analyzing nearly 5,000 full mitogenomes across Africa.
First major update on mtDNA distribution since Salas et al. 2002, "The making of the African mtDNA landscape." Congrats to Imke Lankheet and thanks to all collaborators!

📄 www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

Revisiting the African mtDNA Landscape: A Continental Update from Complete Mitochondrial Genomes

Africa harbors the richest diversity of mitochondrial DNA lineages, reflecting its central role in human evolutionary history. Early studies of mtDNA variation provided the first genetic evidence for ...

www.biorxiv.org

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Carina Schlebusch @cschlebu.bsky.social · Mar 13

Great opportunity! Contribute to HPGG’s Special Issue on "Population Genetics Methods and Software"—a perfect chance to co-author with students & make your tools more accessible to the community. 🎓Collaboration and mentorship!

Human Population Genetics and Genomics @hpgg-pivot.bsky.social · Mar 13

📢 Exciting news! HPGG is launching a Special Issue on "Population Genetics Methods and Software." We invite developers to contribute accessible summaries of their tools, existing and new. Submissions welcome! Let's advance population genetics research together!

www.pivotscipub.com/hpgg/special...

Professor, Lewis-Sigler Institute, Princeton University, USA

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Carina Schlebusch @cschlebu.bsky.social · Mar 4

Our new paper on local adaptation in Andean populations is out in HPGG! We identify genetic adaptations that help Andeans live in one of the world's most challenging environments. Please have a look :)

"Human adaptation in the Andes Mountains"
doi.org/10.47248/hpg...

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Center for the Human Past (CHP) @humanpastcenter.bsky.social · Mar 3

The Call is open: Human Past #Fellowships 2026-27. Deadline: 2 June 2025. centerforthehumanpast.se/index.php/20... #opportunity #humanpast #research @haam-community.bsky.social @cschlebu.bsky.social #genetics #linguistics #archaeology #indoeuropean #bantu #austronesian @vetenskapsradet.bsky.social

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Carina Schlebusch @cschlebu.bsky.social · Mar 3

Join us at the Wellcome Genome Campus for exciting talks and interdisciplinary insights on Human Evolution! Abstract deadline is Tuesday, 4 March (tomorrow!), and in-person registration deadline is 31 March. Looking forward to meet-up there!

bit.ly/3ZbZgNJ

Human Evolution – From Fossils to Ancient and Modern Genomes — 20250428

Tracing our roots: unveiling the journey from fossils to modern genomes

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Carina Schlebusch @cschlebu.bsky.social · Feb 25

To all human popgen colleagues - please support HPGG with your submissions! It is a cost free Open Access journal committed to publish quality human popgen studies.

Human Population Genetics and Genomics @hpgg-pivot.bsky.social · Feb 25

HPGG is now welcoming submissions for our second quarterly issue! 🧬✨ Submit your human population genetics articles for fair peer review and open-access publishing—with no cost to authors! #PopGen #OpenScience #HPGG

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Nagehan Ramazanoglu Bahadir @nagehanr.bsky.social · Feb 19

Abstract submissions are still open by 4 March for our #HumanEvolution conference! Don’t miss the chance to join our amazing speakers! @sarahpederzani.bsky.social @paleogenomics.bsky.social @amygoldberg.bsky.social @jjrowan.bsky.social @martamlahr.bsky.social @evanirvingpease.bsky.social

Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · Feb 19

We know it's a busy time for researchers, so we’ve extended the abstract deadline for our Human Evolution Conference to give you more time to prepare! 📝 #HumanEvo25

⏰Submit your abstract by 4 March

Contribute to bridging knowledge gaps between ancient & modern genomes. #AncientDNA

📎bit.ly/4ajmLI6

Human Evolution - From Fossils to Ancient and Modern Genomes (hybrid conference)
Dates: 28–30 April 2025
Location: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, Wellcome Genome Campus, UK and online

Submit an abstract by 4 March to be considered for a short talk or poster presentation

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Carina Schlebusch @cschlebu.bsky.social · Feb 17

One more day for abstract submission! Join us at Hinxton for the 2025 Human Evolution conference

bit.ly/4ajmLI6

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Carina Schlebusch @cschlebu.bsky.social · Feb 15

An important contribution in HPGG, examining the lasting impact of Luca Cavalli-Sforza on human evolution research. A valuable read for those interested in genetics, archaeology, and paleoanthropology. #HumanEvolution #Genetics #HPGG #OpenAccess

Human Population Genetics and Genomics @hpgg-pivot.bsky.social · Feb 15

🔥 New in HPGG: The Legacy of Luca Cavalli-Sforza on Human Evolution

Led by @margheritac17.bsky.social & @mikleonardi.bsky.social, with @chrisbstringer.bsky.social, Jason Hodgson & @elliescerri.bsky.social

🔗 Read: www.pivotscipub.com/hpgg/5/1/0001

#HumanEvolution #HPGG #OpenAccess

The legacy of Luca Cavalli-Sforza on human evolution

www.pivotscipub.com

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Carina Schlebusch @cschlebu.bsky.social · Feb 15

Human population geneticists—let’s build a journal for researchers, by researchers! 🧬✨ Support HPGG as an open-access, community-driven space for our field. Follow, submit, and spread the word! #HumanEvolution #Genetics #HPGG #OpenAccess

Human Population Genetics and Genomics @hpgg-pivot.bsky.social · Feb 15

📢 HPGG is now on Bluesky! 🌍🧬

Welcome to Human Population Genetics and Genomics (HPGG)—a peer-reviewed, open-access journal on human evolution, population history, and genetics. Follow us for the latest research!

🔗 Learn more: www.pivotscipub.com/hpgg/about

#HPGG #OpenAcces

Human Population Genetics and Genomics

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Carina Schlebusch @cschlebu.bsky.social · Feb 8

Come and join us for exciting talks and engaging discussions at the Welcome Genome Campus in April! Abstract submission deadline 18 Feb.

Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · Feb 5

Showcase your insights from #archaeology, #palaeontology, or #PopulationGenetics at our 2025 Human Evolution conference! #HumanEvo25

Support peers to bridge knowledge gaps between #AncientDNA and modern #genomes.

⏰Build your research profile - submit an abstract by 18 February

📎 bit.ly/4ajmLI6

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Carina Schlebusch @cschlebu.bsky.social · Feb 6

Very happy that our new article was published today in AJHG @ajhgnews.bsky.social. Great collaboration with Cesar Fortes-Lima, Yoro Diallo, Vaclav Janousek, and Viktor Cerny. "Population history and admixture of the Fulani people from the Sahel" www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Population history and admixture of the Fulani people from the Sahel

The Fulani people, one of the most important pastoralist groups in sub-Saharan Africa, are still largely underrepresented in population genomic resear…

www.sciencedirect.com

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Carina Schlebusch @cschlebu.bsky.social · Jan 25

Less than a week left to apply for a postdoc in my group. Closing date 31 Jan. If you are interested in human popgen please apply!

Carina Schlebusch @cschlebu.bsky.social · Jan 15

We have a postdoc position in Human Population Genetics available at the Center for the Human Past. Closing date 31 Jan. Please circulate and apply! More info and application available here:

www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...

Postdoctoral position in Population Genetics at the Center for the Human Past - Uppsala University

Postdoctoral position in Population Genetics at the Center for the Human Past, Department of Organismal Biology, Uppsala University

www.uu.se

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Nagehan Ramazanoglu Bahadir @nagehanr.bsky.social · Jan 21

Join @martamlahr.bsky.social , @lquintanamurci.bsky.social , @aliceleplongeon.bsky.social , and @cschlebu.bsky.social at our #HumanEvolution conference in April! Submit your abstract now. Bursary support available for early-career researchers🧬 #HumanEvo25

Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · Jan 21

Bursary support to attend Human Evolution 2025💰

Access a showcase of #genomics tools strengthening studies into population genetics.

Bridge the gap between #AncientDNA and modern #genomes with global experts, at our #HumanEvo25 research meeting.

📎Apply for a bursary by 4 February: bit.ly/4ajmLI6

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Carina Schlebusch @cschlebu.bsky.social · Jan 15

We have a postdoc position in Human Population Genetics available at the Center for the Human Past. Closing date 31 Jan. Please circulate and apply! More info and application available here:

www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...

Postdoctoral position in Population Genetics at the Center for the Human Past - Uppsala University

Postdoctoral position in Population Genetics at the Center for the Human Past, Department of Organismal Biology, Uppsala University

www.uu.se

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Carina Schlebusch @cschlebu.bsky.social · Dec 17

Yes sure - I don't think this will be a problem - just register through the website (and feel free to contact the organizers if there is any problems)