[OR_Archaeology] PSU Archaeology First Thursday Lecture - May 7

[POULEY John * OPRD]

Dr.Christyann Darwent (UC-Davis) will present,

"Use of Ancient DNA to Understand the Origin and Spread of Dogs and their Human Companions across the Arctic"

Dog remains from recent excavations in western Alaska and northwestern Greenland were combined with an Arctic‐wide survey of over 500 ancient dog samples from museum collections and researchers.  Analysis of the temporal and spatial distribution of dog remains and their genetic characteristics demonstrate that domestic dogs colonized the North American  Arctic in two waves, as evidence shows for human colonization.

The event will be held at 4 pm, in Smith Center 236.   Following her presentation, the ASA is hosting a reception in Cramer 141, to which you are cordially invited.

We look forward to seeing you.

[Please see the attached flyer.]

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Virginia L. Butler
Department of Anthropology
Portland State University
Portland, OR 97207
503.725.3303
virginia at pdx.edu<mailto:virginia at pdx.edu>
http://www.pdx.edu/anthropology/
http://web.pdx.edu/~virginia/



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