Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/IN160100007]
Researchers:
Bastien Llamas
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr Chris Tyler-Smith
(Partner Investigator)
,
Dr Keryn Walshe
(Partner Investigator)
,
Dr Wolfgang Haak
(Partner Investigator)
,
Prof David Reich
(Partner Investigator)
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Brief description The genomic history of Indigenous Australia. The aim of the project is to analyse genomic DNA from historic hair samples collected by anthropological expeditions in the early 20th century to generate a detailed genetic map of Aboriginal Australia and to reconstruct Australia’s pre-European genetic history. The genomic data and detailed contextual and genealogical information from museum archives will be used to work with Aboriginal individuals to trace past population movements and augment oral historical records. The project aims to reconstruct the first detailed genomic history of indigenous Australia, including adaptation to the challenging Australian environment, and to generate important information for indigenous communities and the Australian public more widely.
Funding Amount $635,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Indigenous
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/IN160100007
- ARC : IN160100007