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Johannes Krause

Professor f ür Arch äo- und Pal äogenetik und Direktor am Max-Planck-Institut f ür evolution ä re Anthropologie Leipzig. Er hielt einen Vortrag über alte Pathogen-Genome.

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Aug 1, 2025 • 51min

Paläogenetik - Die Geschichte der Pest

Johannes Krause, Professor für Archäo- und Paläogenetik am Max-Planck-Institut für evolutionäre Anthropologie in Leipzig, spricht über die faszinierende Welt der alten Krankheitserreger. Er erklärt, wie DNA aus fossilen Knochen gewonnen wird, um die Evolution der Pest zu rekonstruieren. Die Rolle von Flöhen und Ratten bei der Verbreitung der Krankheit wird beleuchtet. Zudem diskutiert er die genetische Identität historischer Peststämme und deren Einfluss auf die europäische Geschichte. Ein Blick auf die Entwicklung des Hepatitis B-Virus rundet das Gespräch ab.
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Feb 25, 2025 • 54min

The Human-Neanderthal Love-Story Mystery

Johannes Krause, a genetics researcher at the Max Planck Institute, dives into the fascinating world of human evolution and our ancient relatives, the Neanderthals. He discusses how recent paleontological and genetic discoveries reveal the timeline of interbreeding between humans and Neanderthals. Krause also highlights the unique traits that led Homo sapiens to prosper, including adaptability and cultural diversity. Additionally, he touches on the surprising genetic links affecting modern human health, particularly in relation to COVID-19, emphasizing the value of curiosity in research.
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Apr 25, 2025 • 1h 3min

The Rest is History: From the Origins of Farming to the Dawn of Modernity ~ Johannes Krause

Johannes Krause, Director of the Max Planck Institute of Evolutionary Anthropology, dives into humanity's journey from early Homo sapiens to modern civilization. He discusses the transformative Neolithic Revolution, the genetic interactions with Neanderthals, and the complexities of ancient heritages. Krause highlights the influence of horse-riding cultures from the Eurasian steppe on empires and the dichotomy of human expansion versus sustainability. His reflections on our evolutionary path challenge us to consider our future on this planet.

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