L. Vinner

The spatiotemporal distribution of human pathogens in ancient Eurasia and the emergence of zoonotic diseases

The paper maps ancient pathogens in Eurasia, showing zoonotic diseases emerged with livestock domestication and spread with pastoralist migrations.

Elevated genetic risk for multiple sclerosis originated in Steppe Pastoralist populations

This study identifies the origin of genetic risk variants for multiple sclerosis in Steppe pastoralist populations and traces their spread into Europe through migration.

Population Genomics of Postglacial Western Eurasia

This study analyzes ancient genomes from Western Eurasia to trace postglacial human migrations and genetic changes across the Holocene.

31,600-year-old human virus genomes support a Pleistocene origin for common childhood infections

The paper analyzes ancient virus genomes from 31,600-year-old human remains, showing that common childhood infections originated in the Pleistocene.

Ancient Genomics Reveals Four Prehistoric Migration Waves into Southeast Asia

The paper analyzes ancient genomes from Southeast Asia to test migration models, finding support for two major dispersal waves and genetic continuity with Andamanese populations.