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# NEOGENE

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## Posts

- [Announcements](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/announcements/)
- [Laboratory Technician position at Hacettepe University HUMAN-G and METU Ancient DNA Laboratories](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2023/12/05/laboratory-technician-position-at-hacettepe-university-human-g-and-metu-ancient-dna-laboratories/) - JOB DESCRIPTION: - Organization and implementation of experiments in our laboratories. - Tracking and procurement of chemical stocks. - Preparation of chemicals -Tracking and procurement of consumables. - General administration of the laboratory, including equipment acquisition for infrastructure development. - Training of new and prospective graduate students in basic laboratory usage and protocols used within
- [We talked to AA about our Neolithic Çayönü results](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2022/11/10/we-talked-to-aa-about-our-neolithic-cayonu-results/) - Yılmaz Selim Erdal and Mehmet Somel talked to Selma Kasap from AA (Anadolu Agency) about our findings from the Neolithic Çayönü site and its social implications. Full article (in Turkish) can be accessed here.
- [NEW PAPER | Variable kinship patterns in Neolithic Anatolia revealed by ancient genomes](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2021/04/15/new-paper-variable-kinship-patterns-in-neolithic-anatolia-revealed-by-ancient-genomes/) - Below you may find the abstract of our latest paper was published in Current Biology: The social organization of the first fully sedentary societies that emerged during the Neolithic period in Southwest Asia remains enigmatic, mainly because material culture studies provide limited insight into this issue. However, because Neolithic Anatolian communities often buried their dead
- [NEW PAPER | Archaeogenetic analysis of Neolithic sheep from Anatolia suggests a complex demographic history since domestication](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2021/11/12/preprint-archaeogenetic-analysis-of-neolithic-sheep-from-anatolia-suggests-a-complex-demographic-history-since-domestication/) - Below you may find the abstract of our latest paper was published in Communications Biology: Sheep was among the first domesticated animals, but its demographic history is little understood. Here we present combined analyses of mitochondrial and nuclear polymorphism data from ancient central and west Anatolian sheep dating to the Late Glacial and early Holocene.
- [NEW PAPER | MTaxi: A comparative tool for taxon identification of ultra low coverage ancient genomes](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2022/08/23/new-paper-mtaxi-a-comparative-tool-for-taxon-identification-of-ultra-low-coverage-ancient-genomes/) - Below you may find the abstract of our latest paper was published in Open Research Europe: A major challenge in zooarchaeology is to morphologically distinguish closely related species’ remains, especially using small bone fragments. Shotgun sequencing aDNA from archeological remains and comparative alignment to the candidate species’ reference genomes will only apply when reference nuclear
- [We made a call for equitable collaboration in ancient DNA research](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2021/11/30/the-expansion-of-ancient-dna-research-has-seen-a-few-well-funded-genetics-groups-hoarding-archaeological-material-from-all-over-the-world-so-comprehensive-ethical-guidelines-are-timely-see-s-alpasl/) - Below you may find the full text of our call, published as a "Correspondance" article in Nature by Mehmet Somel, N. Ezgi Altınışık, Füsun Özer & María C. Ávila-Arcos: The expansion of ancient-DNA research has seen a few well-funded genetics groups hoarding archaeological material from all over the world, so comprehensive ethical guidelines are timely (see S. Alpaslan-Roodenberg et al. Nature 599,
- [NEW PAPER | Human inbreeding has decreased in time through the Holocene](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2021/09/14/new-paper-human-inbreeding-has-decreased-in-time-through-the-holocene/) - Below you may find the abstract of our latest paper was published in Current Biology: The history of human inbreeding is controversial. In particular, how the development of sedentary and/or agricultural societies may have influenced overall inbreeding levels, relative to those of hunter-gatherer communities, is unclear. Here, we present an approach for reliable estimation of
- [Çiğdem Atakuman gives TED talk on archaeology](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2019/03/05/cigdem-atakuman-gives-ted-talk/) - As part of "TEDxMETUAnkara", Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Atakuman delivered a talk titled "Archaeology will shape our future".
- [We participated in symposium on excavations in Denizli](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2022/05/25/symposium-in-denizli/) - As members of CompEvo, Human-G Lab, and Hacettepe University Department of Bioinformatics we participated in the 42nd International Symposium on Excavations, Surveys and Archaeometry held in Denizli by the Ministry of Culture, to present our aDNA results.
- [We presented our results in Halle, Germany](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2022/10/06/we-presented-our-results-in-halle-germany/) - On October 6th, we presented our recent work on genetic kinship patterns in Neolithic Anatolia at the “Kinship, Sex, and Biological Relatedness” Symposium organized by the State Museum of Prehistory in Halle, Germany.
- [Mehmet Somel gave a talk on Pääbo's Nobel Prize](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2022/10/13/mehmet-somel-gave-a-talk-on-paabos-nobel-prize/) - In an activity organized in in METU Culture and Convention Center, Mehmet Somel was invited to talk on why this year’s Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to research in the field of ancient DNA. After providing a summary of the hitherto research on human evolution and ancient DNA, Mehmet introduced the audience to Svante
- [Ancient DNA retreat in Datça](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2021/09/20/ancient-dna-retreat-in-datca/) - The joint ancient DNA team of METU and Hacettepe University had a lab retreat in Datça on 13-18 September 2021, with the participation of Anders Götherström from Stockholm University and Emrah Kırdök from Mersin University, to evaluate the intermediate results of NEOGENE. Our thanks go to the staff of the Municipality of Datça, Tunç Pansiyon
- [Synthesis workshop with prominent archaeologists in METU](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2022/04/23/synthesis-workshop-with-prominent-archaeologists-in-metu/) - We came together with some of the most prominent archaeologists of Turkey in METU for a 3-day workhop (April 20-22, 2022) where we presented our aDNA results and had many fruitful debates!
- [NEOMATRIX partners meet in Ankara](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2022/06/16/neomatrix-partners-meet-in-ankara/) - As we hit the 18th month of our 3-year-long international science collaboration project NEOMATRIX, a H2020 funded Twinning project, PIs and ESRs from all partners (Stockholm University, Institut Jacques Monod, Université de Paris and French National Centre for Scientific Research, The Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas, and METU/Hacettepe aDNA Lab) came together for
- [Computational analysis of ancient DNA workshop](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2019/11/20/computational-analysis-workshop/) - The "Workshop in computational analysis of ancient genome" was held on 15-17 November 2019 with the contribution of five instructors from our group. The participation was free of charge and the twenty attendees, from many cities around the country, had varying degrees and backgrounds. The workshop introduced basic approaches to ancient genome analysis; code and
- [Human_G Lab is established](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2019/04/19/human_g-lab-is-established/) - Human_G Lab was established on April 19th, 2019 in Hacettepe University Molecular Anthropology Group. The opening of the lab was covered by Anadolu News Agency (only in Turkish).
- [Yılmaz S. Erdal and Mehmet Somel discuss Çatalhöyük on TV](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2019/05/12/teke-tek/) - “Teke Tek” covers Çatalhöyük, with Prof. Yılmaz S. Erdal and Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Somel as guests.
- [Yılmaz S. Erdal talks in BIAA](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2019/11/08/yilmaz-s-erdal-in-biaa/) - Prof. Yılmaz Selim Erdal made a presentation titled "Effect of Agriculture on Human Body: A Case Study on Anatolian Neolithic Population Workshop on Physical Anthropology in Turkey" in British Institute of Archaeology at Ankara (BIAA).
- [New documentary features our team](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2020/12/03/new-documentary-features-our-team/) - A Neolithic-focused documentary, “Moving the Stones”features Prof. Yılmaz Selim Erdal, Dr. Fusun Ozer PhD, and Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Somel, introduces many if not all Anatolian sites.
- [Project Manager position for an international science collaboration project](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2022/06/23/project-manager-position-for-an-international-science-collaboration-project/) - We are seeking a full-time staff member to work as a project manager with secretarial, organizational and computational responsibilities for an international science collaboration project, NEOMATRIX. The project manager (PM) will be hired by the METU Ancient DNA Lab. The NEOMATRIX project has the METU lab as coordinator, with partner labs in Greece, Sweden, and
- [Project Manager position for a 3-year international science collaboration project](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2020/11/11/project-manager-position-for-a-3-year-international-science-collaboration-project/) - We are seeking a full-time staff member to work as a project manager with secretarial and organizational responsibilities in a 3-year international science collaboration project, NEOMATRIX. The project manager (PM) will be hired by the METU Ancient DNA Lab. The NEOMATRIX project has the METU lab as coordinator, with partner labs in Greece, Sweden, and
- [NEOMATRIX, a Twinning Project](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2020/05/21/neomatrix-a-twinning-project/) - The application to the Twinning project entitled NEOMATRIX has been accepted. CPG at Stockholm University together with Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas in Greece and Université de Paris – CNRS – Institut Jacques Monod in France has teamed up with Middle East Technical University to dig deeper into the archaeogenetics of the Mediterranean
- [Postdoc and PhD positions in molecular biology and population genetics](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2020/05/21/postdoc-and-phd-positions-in-molecular-biology-and-population-genetics/) - Applications are invited for multiple Ph.D. and postdoc positions in an ERC-funded interdisciplinary research project on the Neolithic Transition in Southwest Asia. We seek applicants with backgrounds in molecular biology and population genetics. The work will be conducted at METU and Hacettepe University, in collaboration with major Neolithic excavations in the region, including Çayönü, Çatalhöyük
- [Our Vacancies are on EURAXESS page](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2018/07/30/our-vacancies-on-euraxess-page/) - You can access our vacancies on EURAXESS page - Postdoc and PhD positions in archaeogenomics, population genetics, bioarchaeology, and archaeological modeling https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/316942
- [Postdoc and PhD positions in archaeogenomics, population genetics, bioarchaeology, and archaeological modeling](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2018/06/06/postdoc_phd_positions/) - Applications are invited for multiple Ph.D. and postdoc positions in an ERC-funded interdisciplinary research project on the Neolithic Transition in Southwest Asia. We seek applicants with backgrounds in molecular biology, population genetics, anthropology, archaeology, and computer science. The work will be conducted at METU, Ankara, in collaboration with Hacettepe University, and major Neolithic excavations in
- [Cfp: Virtual Heritage and Digital Archaeology Workshop at GOODTECHS 2018](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2018/06/05/goodtechs-2018/) - Cfp: We are organizing a workshop on Virtual Heritage and Digital Archaeology at GOODTECHS 2018 – 4th EAI International Conference on Smart Objects and Technologies for Social Good – which will be held in Bologna, Italy (28-30 November 2018). Our invited speaker is Prof. Marcella Frangipane from University of Rome “la Sapienza”. Deadline for submissions:
- [Mehmet Somel and Çiğdem Atakuman – Interview on Neogene](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2018/06/05/interview-on-neogene/) - “NEOGENE, the only scientific project of Turkey that received ERC fund this year, will explore the emergence and spreading adventure of the Neolithic lifestyle. The proposal submitted to the “ERC Consolidator Grant 2017” call by Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Somel from the Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science of METU has been accepted
- [ERC Project of METU Ancient DNA Team: Neogene](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/2018/06/05/erc-project-of-metu-ancient-dna-team-neogene/) - “NEOGENE, the ERC project application submitted by METU Ancient DNA team in 2017, will shed light on the emergence and spread of the Neolithic lifestyle. The work plan was created in close cooperation with biologists, archaeologists and anthropologists. NEOGENE project executed by Mehmet Somel from METU Department of Biological Sciences aims to reveal the contribution

## Pages

- [NEOGENE - Archaeogenomic Analysis of Genetic and Cultural Interactions in Neolithic Anatolian Societies](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/) - NEOGENE’s primary goal is to jointly employ genetic and archaeological data to reveal the true story behind one of the most important milestones in human history, the transition from mobile hunting-gathering to the Neolithic way of life, to settled life and farming, which happened roughly 11,000 years ago. The fact that people have been growing
- [Publications](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/publications/) - [PREPRINT] Out-of-Anatolia: cultural and genetic interactions during the Neolithic expansion in the AegeanDilek Koptekin, Ayça Aydoğan, Cansu Karamurat, N. Ezgi Altınışık, Kıvılcım Başak Vural, D. Deniz Kazancı, Ayça Küçükakdağ Doğu, Damla Kaptan, Hasan Can Gemici, Eren Yüncü, Gülsün Umurtak, Refik Duru, Erkan Fidan, Özlem Çevik, Burçin Erdoğu, Taner Korkut, Christopher J. Knusel, Scott D. Haddow, Clark
- [Team](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/team/) - Somel worked as post-doctoral researcher on human evolution and brain ageing in China and the USA. Mehmet Somel studied biology and biotechnology for his BSc and MSc in METU, Ankara (1996-2004). He analysed primate transcriptome data for his PhD at the MPI-EVA in Leipzig, Germany (2004-2008), and worked as computational biologist on topics including human
- [Contact](https://neogene.metu.edu.tr/contact/) - E-mail: neogene@metu.edu.tr Address: Middle East Technical University, Department of Biology, 06800, Çankaya/Ankara

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