Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Oxford, and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich • Ancient DNA, Domestication, Dogs • 🇳🇿
Lachie Scarsbrook
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Not only have we pushed back the previous record by 5,000 years, but we’ve shown that dogs and wolves were already clearly distinct, both biologically and in their relationships with humans, during the Stone Age.
Lachie Scarsbrook
This suggests that dog domestication occurred during the last Ice Age, more than 10,000 years before the emergence of any other domesticated plants or animals.
In under two weeks, AaRC will be hosting our 2026 Online Conference! This will be taking place on Tuesday, 19 May, from 10:00 to 13:35 CEST (GMT+1).
We've got an incredible lineup of speakers, so sign up while you can: forms.gle/Kse1kPYnpsVg...
Next Thursday (April 16th) the @aarc-community.bsky.social is hosting an online workshop on #ancientDNA #imputation and #relatedness with @jolijnerven.bsky.social!
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We also found diverse hunter-gatherer populations across Europe and Anatolia, each with their own weird and wonderful cultural practices, were united by close relationships with dogs. This deep and lasting bond truly cements their status as “man’s best friend.”
To all those attending ICP in Stockholm, @aarc-community.bsky.social is hosting an in-person event from 13:30–17:30 on Monday 22nd June. There will be a fun mix of talks, discussion and networking! If you're interested in attending (or speaking) then register here: forms.gle/Kse1kPYnpsVg... 🦴🇸🇪
Our study was a major collaborative effort, bringing together researchers from 17 institutions. It was a pleasure to work alongside everyone, and especially co-lead author William Marsh (who also qualifies as an "Old Friend"), pictured here with me in Gough's Cave.
Yesterday in @nature.com, we presented the earliest evidence of dogs anywhere in the world — three puppies that were buried by Stone Age hunter-gatherers in Türkiye almost 16,000 years ago.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Join us Friday 27th March at ** 9am GMT ** for our AaRC TikTalk seminar, given this month by two exciting Australian-based researchers Loukas Koungoulos (dingos!) and Siobhan Evans (cave sediment!) #adna @aarc-community.bsky.social
Lachie Scarsbrook
Lachie Scarsbrook
The first release of the metAaRCive is out!!! A resource of metadata for published ancient animal genomes, curated by members of @aarc-community.bsky.social - 1518 complete records for its first release! [missing: equids!]
github.com/AaRC-Animal-...
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Lachie Scarsbrook
Lachie Scarsbrook
Lachie Scarsbrook
Lachie Scarsbrook
Lachie Scarsbrook
This is the first release of metAaRCive, containing 1518 complete entries.
metAaRCive: Overview
metAaRCive is a resource of metadata for published ancient animal genomes, curated by members of AaRC...
