Great ape genome variation now and then: current diversity and genomic relics of extinct primates

Project description

Genomic variation in great apes

To understand the processes of genomic variation, we need to determine the genomes of ancient species and track changes during evolution. The EU-funded ApeGenomeDiversity project is focussing on great ape diversity, and using ancient samples, it aims to obtain a direct view of the genomes of extinct populations. Comparison with samples from modern day apes will allow scientists to understand the origins and dynamics of genomic variants and how they contribute to the genomic landscape of living species. Most importantly, the project will provide insight into the history of our closest ancestors and the functional significance of specific introgression events in evolution.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › biological sciences › zoology › mammalogy › primatology
• humanities › history and archaeology › history
• natural sciences › biological sciences › evolutionary biology
• natural sciences › biological sciences › genetics › mutation
• natural sciences › biological sciences › genetics › genomes

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.1. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - European Research Council (ERC) Main Programme

Topic(s)

• ERC-2019-COG - ERC Consolidator Grant

Call for proposal

ERC-2019-COG

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Funding Scheme

ERC-COG - Consolidator Grant

Host institution

UNIVERSIDAD POMPEU FABRA

Net EU contribution

€ 1 896 875,00

Address

Placa De La Merce, 10-12
08002 Barcelona
Spain

Region

Este › Cataluña › Barcelona

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

Links

Other funding

€ 1 896 875,00

Beneficiaries (1)

UNIVERSIDAD POMPEU FABRA

Spain

Net EU contribution

€ 1 896 875,00

Address

Placa De La Merce, 10-12
08002 Barcelona

Region

Este › Cataluña › Barcelona

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

Links

Other funding

€ 1 896 875,00