Episode 8: Ancient Forensic Cases and Dirt Detectives

Welcome back to the HEAS Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the captivating worlds of ancient DNA preservation and microstratigraphy. Our first guest, Matthias Meyer from the Max Planck Institute, is a pioneering biochemist in paleogenomics. He takes us on an incredible journey of ancient DNA, discusses the significance of sediments as alternative DNA sources, and shares a fascinating 25,000-year-old forensic case involving ancient DNA on a pendant.
Our second guest, Carolina Mallol, an expert geoarchaeologist and professor from the University of La Laguna, reveals the fine-scale secrets of archaeological sediments. She explains how microscopic analyses can provide big insights into our ancestors' lives and discusses the earliest controlled use of fire.
Join us as Matthias and Carolina offer unique perspectives on uncovering ancient history through innovative scientific methods!
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