Irene Gallego Romero discusses Denisovan DNA in a virtual lecture
Join Leakey Foundation grantee Dr. Gallego Romero for a virtual lecture on her ongoing research in partnership with local researchers in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. She will characterize the legacy of DNA from archaic Denisovans that is present-day Papuan DNA. She will also explore the positioning of Indonesia in the global human genetics landscape.
Origin Stories: The Cave Punan
Deep in the remote forests of Indonesian Borneo lives a society of hunter-gatherers who speak a language never before shared with outsiders. Until now. The latest episode of Origin Stories tells the story of the Cave Punan people and their urgent plea for help to save their forest home.
From the Field: Matt Tocheri, Indonesia
Matt Tocheri was awarded a Leakey Foundation Research Grant during our fall 2016 cycle for his project entitled “New archaeological excavations at Liang Bua (Flores, Indonesia)." Here he updates us on the beginning of his 2017 field season.
Grantee Spotlight: Matt Tocheri
Matt Tocheri was awarded a Leakey Foundation Research Grant during our fall 2016 cycle for his project entitled “New archaeological excavations at Liang Bua (Flores, Indonesia).”
From the Field: Maura Tyrrell in Indonesia
Maura Tyrrell was awarded a Leakey Foundation Research Grant during our fall 2014 cycle for her project entitled "Effect of competition on male coalition patterns in crested macaques."