In‐depth knowledge about spatial and temporal variation in microbial diversity and function
is needed for a better understanding of ecological and evolutionary responses to global …

Major advances over the past decade in the field of ancient DNA are providing access to
past paleogenomic diversity, but the diverse functions and biosynthetic capabilities of this …

Natural and human-induced environmental changes deeply affected terrestrial ecosystems
throughout the Holocene. Paleoenvironmental reconstructions provide information about the …

Sedimentary DNA-based studies revealed the effects of human activity on lake
cyanobacteria communities over the last centuries, yet we continue to lack information over …

Prehistoric chewed pitch has proven to be a useful source of ancient DNA, both from
humans and their microbiomes. Here we present the metagenomic analysis of three pieces …

Viruses are core components of the human microbiome, impacting health through
interactions with gut bacteria and the immune system. Most human microbiome viruses are …

Like modern metagenomics, ancient metagenomics is a highly data-rich discipline, with the
added challenge that the DNA of interest is degraded and, depending on the sample type, in …

Sedimentary ancient DNA (seda DNA) offers a novel retrospective approach to
reconstructing the history of marine ecosystems over geological timescales. Until now, the …

Motivation Under favourable conditions DNA molecules can persist for hundreds of
thousands of years. Such genetic remains make up invaluable resources to study past …

The COVID-19 outbreak has reminded us of the importance of viral evolutionary studies as
regards comprehending complex viral evolution and preventing future pandemics. A unique …