Wellcome Connecting Science | Ancient Biomolecules of Plants, Animals and Microbes 3-5 June 2024 Wellcome Genome Campus, UK and virtual Developments in DNA extraction and sequencing methods have resolved many technical issues that previously hampered ancient DNA research. At this conference, global leaders will present updates in ancient DNA research from across a diverse range of evolutionary areas. Advances in migration, adaptation, domestication, and admixture will be highlighted, as will new insights into phylogeny and population history. Discussions will explore theoretical topics, such as rates of evolutionary change, in addition to more practical issues about species and population response to climate change and anthropogenic impacts. Conservation and extinction will be discussed, as well as best practices and novel approaches to data generation and analysis. We invite abstract submissions on all areas relevant to the themes of the meeting for the selection of podium presentations. Posters and poster pitch talks will provide further opportunities to present research findings or discuss ongoing work with others working in related fields. This friendly meeting aims to be highly interactive and improve knowledge dissemination between different areas of ancient biomolecule research. Face-to-face networking opportunities are facilitated at Hinxton Hall Conference Centre with optional on-site accommodation. Deadlines Abstract & bursary 09 April 2024 In-person registration 07 May 2024 Virtual registration 27 May 2024 Visit the conference webpage https://coursesandconferences.wellcomeconnectingscience.org/event/ancient-biomolecules-of-plants-animals-and-microbes-20240603/?1 Questions? Email the Organiser conferences [at] wellcomeconnectingscience.org The Wellcome Sanger Institute is operated by Genome Research Limited, a charity registered in England with number 1021457 and a company registered in England with number 2742969, whose registered office is Wellcome Sanger Institute, Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, CB10 1SA. Jane Murphy (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)