Our 2nd speaker Audrey Lin told us about how aDNA research combined w/Indigenous knowledge uncovered the history of the Coast Salish woolly dogs π a culturally important breed whose fur was used for weaving π§Ά. Learn more about her work: 3/n https://t.co/JOh58o3Wlt
Did you love this year's AAAG Symposium: Human-Associated Genomes in Anthropological Genetics at #AABA2026? Starting today AAAG will highlights our symposium speakers and their work. Follow this thread π§΅ to learn more about DNA studies in species like: πΏοΈπΆπ π ! 1/n
First up, Kathryn Lord et al. challenged our understanding of what is a domesticate by discussing the many ways that species adapt to human made niches ποΈ. Wanna know how the octopus is related to this story? π Check out Kathryn's work: https://t.co/ORawMqhR0J 2/n
The Outstanding Trainee Presentations in Anthropological Genetics (OTPAG) celebrates AAAG postdocs, grad and undergrad students presenting research at the annual Biological Anthropology meetings π. Meet our #AABA2026 winners here: https://t.co/G0XUfX09j9 Congratulations all!
AAAG past president Amy Non will host a FREE workshop on Epigenetics for Anthropologists 𧬠at UC San Diego from Aug. 17 - 21, 2026. Applications due May 4, 2026 ποΈ! Click on linkππΎ for details https://t.co/JVHYogeGlP
Saturday morning session 32 fts more awesome genetics and genomics! Check out talks on evolution, behavior, and adaptation in Plaza A #AAABA2026
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Join us for the AAAG cocktail event πΈπ» at historic Wynkoop Brewery today from (https://t.co/svvCq3qLIJ) 8 - 11 pm. We will have appetizers, cash bar and nerdy conversation! #AABA2026
Hey #AABA2026 are you interested in ancient DNA? Check out AAAG members' posters in Session 12 on Ancient DNA and Population Histories starting at 4:30 pm!
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See what DNA from animalsπππ, insectsπͺ², worms πͺ± & microbesπ¦ tells us about human evolution? Join today's AAAG/AABA Joint Symposium: Human-Associated Genomes in Anthropological Genetics organized by VP Andrew Kitchen starting 8am in Plaza A #AABA2026
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Want more genetics? Check out Poster Session 8: Genetics and Genomics: Health, Physiology, and Comparative Insights in Plaza Exhibit Hall starting 5:30pm #AABA2026
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Learn how AAAG members reconstruct human history and population dynamics in Session 12 starting at 1:30 pm in Plaza A π§¬#AABA2026
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Don't miss AAAG members at Session 3 - Symposium: Post-Contact Evolution: Selection, Admixture, and Health in American Populations starting at 9:30 am in Plaza F #AAABA2026
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Welcome to Denver ποΈ Biological Anthropologists πππ§ͺβοΈπ§¬! We are looking forward to catching up with AAAG members at today's speed networking event! We will meet from 3.30 - 5.00 pm in Governor's Square 11 #AABA2026
Can't wait to see everyone at #AABA2026 in DenverπποΈ ! AAAG π§¬has a great event lineup this yr incl a cocktail hour at Wynkoop Brewing π» RSVP for this event here: https://t.co/hHqEpt3MED