A5064761105- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Machine Learning in Bioinformatics
- Fractal and DNA sequence analysis
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Animal Diversity and Health Studies
- Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications
- Paleopathology and ancient diseases
- Osteomyelitis and Bone Disorders Research
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Historical and Archaeological Studies
- Eurasian Exchange Networks
- Byzantine Studies and History
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
University of Szeged
2021-2024
Huns, Avars, and conquering Hungarians were migration-period nomadic tribal confederations that arrived in three successive waves the Carpathian Basin between 5th 9th centuries. Based on historical data, each of these groups are thought to have from Asia, although their exact origin relation other ancient modern populations been debated. Recently, hundreds genomes analyzed Central Mongolia, China, which we aimed identify putative source for above-mentioned groups. In this study, sequenced 9...
Abstract Kinship analysis from very low-coverage ancient sequences has been possible up to the second degree with large uncertainties. We propose a new, accurate, and fast method, correctKin, estimate kinship coefficient confidence interval using data. perform simulations also validate correctKin on experimental modern data widely different genome coverages (0.12×–11.9×) samples known family relations known/unknown population structure. Based our results, allows for reliable identification...
Nomadic groups of conquering Hungarians played a predominant role in Hungarian prehistory, but genetic data are available only from the immigrant elite strata. Most 10–11th century remains Carpathian Basin belong to common people, whose origin and relation have been widely debated. Mitogenome sequences were obtained 202 individuals with next generation sequencing combined hybridization capture. Median joining networks used for phylogenetic analysis. The commoner population was compared 87...
Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that well-known in the palaeopathological record because it can affect skeleton and consequently leaves readily identifiable macroscopic alterations. Palaeopathological case studies provide invaluable information about spatio-temporal distribution of TB past. This true for those archaeological periods geographical regions from when where no or very few cases have been published until now–as Sarmatian period (1 st –5 th centuries CE) Barbaricum...
The Hunyadi family is one of the most influential families in history Central Europe 14th–16th centuries. family's prestige was established by Johannes Hunyadi, a Turk-beater who rose to position governor Kingdom Hungary. His second son, Matthias became elected ruler Hungary 1458. had unknown origin. Moreover, failed found dynasty because lacking legitimate heir and his illegitimate son Corvinus unable obtain crown. grandson, Christophorus Corvinus, died childhood, thus direct male line...
The Aba family played a pivotal role in Medieval Hungary, dominating vast territories and producing influential figures. We conducted an archaeogenetic study on remains from the necropolis Abasár, political center of clan, to identify members explore their genetic origins. Using Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) data 19 individuals radiocarbon dating, we identified 6 with close kinship ties. Four males carried identical N1a1a1a1a4∼ haplogroups, our phylogenetic analysis traced this royal...
Summary Huns, Avars and conquering Hungarians were Migration Period nomadic groups which arrived in three successive waves the Carpathian Basin between 5 th 9 centuries. Based on historical data each of these are thought to have from Asia, although their exact origin relation other ancient modern populations has been debated. In this study we sequenced Hun, 143 Avar 113 Hungarian conquest period samples, identified core populations, representing immigrants period, with no recent European...
The Báthory family was one of the most powerful noble families in medieval Hungarian Kingdom. Their influence peaked during Ottoman occupation Hungary, when only partially autonomous region country Transylvania, under Turkish protectorate. Several members became Princes and them, István Báthory, also elected King Poland. We hereby present first genetic data about this extinct family. Archaeological excavations Pericei, a settlement now part Romania, revealed former chapel Through work, two...
Abstract Background Nomadic groups of conquering Hungarians played a predominant role in Hungarian prehistory, but genetic data are available only from the immigrant elite strata. Most 10-11th century remains Carpathian Basin belong to common people, whose origin and relation has been widely debated. Methods Mitogenome sequences were determined 202 individuals with Next Generation Sequencing combined hybridization capture. Median Joining networks used for phylogenetic analysis. The commoner...
Abstract The Aba family played a pivotal role in the early history of Medieval Hungary dominating extensive territories and giving rise to influential figures. We conducted an archaeogenetic examination remains uncovered at necropolis Abasár, political centre clan, identify members shed light on their genetic origins. Utilizing Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) data from 19 individuals, complemented by radiocarbon measurements, we identified 6 who shared close kinship relations. Our analysis...
S ummary The nomadic Sarmatians dominated the Pontic Steppe from 3rd century BCE and Great Hungarian Plain 50 CE until Huns’ 4th-century expansion. In this study, we present first large-scale genetic analysis of 156 genomes 1st- to 5th-century Hungary Carpathian foothills. Our findings reveal minor East Asian ancestry in Basin (CB) Sarmatians, distinguishing them other regional populations. Using F4-statistics, qpAdm, IBD analysis, show that CB descended originating Ural Kazakhstan regions,...
Female burials equipped with weapons, a topic of interest among scholars and the general public, remain rare occurrences in archaeological records. The interpretation such cases requires an interdisciplinary approach comprehensive evaluation available evidence, particularly regarding sex potential lifestyle deceased. Consequently, data on specific populations, regions, time periods scarce. For instance, no case has been reported before concerning 10 th century CE Carpathian Basin, known as...
Abstract Background Current state of art kinship analysis is capable to infer relatedness up the 5-6th degree from deeply sequenced DNA if proper reference population known. Low coverage, partially genotyped, degraded archaic (or forensic) and often unavailable or unknown poses additional challenges, hence low coverage sequences so far has been possible second with large uncertainties. Results We performed extensive simulations identify correct main factors bias in data. As a result, we...
According to the written historical sources, Gepids were a Germanic tribe that settled in Carpathian Basin during Migration Period. They allies of Huns, and an independent Gepid Kingdom arose after collapse Hun Empire. In this period, was characterized by so-called row-grave cemeteries. Due scarcity archaeological data, we have poor knowledge origin composition these barbarian populations, is still subject debate. To better understand genetic legacy migration period societies, obtained 46...
The Royal Basilica of Székesfehérvár was the burial place fifteen Hungarian kings. Unfortunately, anthropological findings excavated at site were mixed up during tumultuous centuries Hungary, hence royal remains still lie unidentified in a charnel-house. appearance and rapid development archaeogenetics now allows personal identification skeletons from among Basilica. genetic information necessary for Árpád dynasty members is accessible, while sequence data non-Árpádian kings’ relatives need...
The Báthory family was one of the most powerful noble families in medieval Hungarian Kingdom. Their influence peaked during Ottoman occupation Hungary, when only partially autonomous region country Transylvania under Turkish protectorate. Several members became Princes Transylvania, and them, István Báthory, also elected as King Poland. We hereby present first genetic data about this extinct family. Archaeological excavations Pericei, a settlement now part Romania, revealed former chapel...