A European origin for leprosy?
The largest study to date on ancient leprosy DNA reveals previously unknown diversity of strains in Medieval Europe.
Ancient DNA reveals impact of the “Beaker Phenomenon” on prehistoric Europeans
In the largest study of ancient DNA ever conducted, an international team of scientists have revealed the complex story behind one of the defining periods in European prehistory.
Muscle more important than fat in regulating heat loss from the hands
New study suggests that people with more muscle mass are less susceptible to heat loss and heat up faster after cold exposure than non-muscular individuals
Micro to Macro Mapping – Observing past landscapes via remote-sensing
New multi-scale relief modelling algorithm helps archaeologists rediscover topographical features of the past
7th Century ‘Trumpington Cross’ gifted to Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Extremely rare early Christian gold cross donated to University of Cambridge by Grosvenor Britain and Ireland.
Joanne Elizabeth Cutler (1962-2018)
Staff, students, friends and colleagues will be saddened to hear of the death of Joanne Cutler on 24 January.
