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Chromatin 3D Structure of Archaic Human Populations and Its Impact on Modern Human Genomes

Descrizione del progetto

Definire il modo in cui il DNA modella l’uomo moderno

Gli esseri umani moderni portano ancora con sé il DNA di parenti umani estinti come i Neanderthal. Si ritiene che questo antico materiale genetico influisca su caratteristiche quali l’immunità e il rischio di malattie, ma non si capisce ancora bene come. Con il supporto del programma di azioni Marie Skłodowska-Curie, il progetto ARCH-3D costruirà i primi modelli 3D dei genomi di Neanderthal e Denisovan per definire come è organizzato il loro DNA. I ricercatori abbineranno la genetica evolutiva a strumenti computazionali all’avanguardia per confrontare questi modelli di genomi arcaici con i genomi moderni. I risultati del progetto faranno luce sul modo in cui il DNA arcaico influenza l’attività genica attuale e potenzialmente svelerà nuovi obiettivi per la medicina.

Obiettivo

Most people alive today carry genetic material inherited from ancient hominins like Neanderthals or Denisovans. This introgression has shaped traits such as immunity, skin pigmentation, and disease susceptibility, yet the precise genetic mechanisms behind these influences remain unclear. Understanding how this archaic DNA continues to affect modern human biology could unlock new insights into both human uniqueness and diversity. While advances have been made in understanding the 3D structure of the genome and how genes are regulated spatially, the role of archaic DNA in these processes remains not fully understood. ARCH-3D aims to address this by constructing the first 3D models of Neanderthal and Denisovan genomes, offering a groundbreaking view of their spatial organisation. By comparing these models to modern human genomes, ARCH-3D will explore how introgressed regions influence gene regulation and contribute to human diversity. These regions may also reveal new targets for drug development, providing a practical application of the findings. Based at the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research (MIAR) at the University of Cambridge, ARCH-3D will be conducted under the supervision of Dr. Guy Jacobs, an expert in human population genetics and archaic introgression. MIAR’s interdisciplinary environment, with its focus on human evolutionary genetics and archaeology, will provide invaluable resources for the computational analysis and interpretation of results in an evolutionary context. Dr. Wlasnowolski will also receive comprehensive training in cutting-edge computational techniques and interdisciplinary research, enhancing his academic career prospects. This experience will prepare him for roles in industries such as drug development, where understanding genetic mechanisms is essential, ultimately strengthening the impact of European science and industries like AstraZeneca, will advance European excellence and competitiveness in the field.

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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships

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THE CHANCELLOR MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
Contributo netto dell'UE
€ 276 187,92
Indirizzo
TRINITY LANE THE OLD SCHOOLS
CB2 1TN CAMBRIDGE
Regno Unito
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East of England East Anglia Cambridgeshire CC
Tipo di attività
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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