Eske Willerslev Scientist

Eske Willerslev (5 June 1971) is a Danish evolutionary biologist notable for his pioneering work on Ancient DNA. He is currently a full professor at Copenhagen University and director of the Centre of Excellence in GeoGenetics. He is the son of historian Richard Willerslev and twin brother of anthropologist Rane Willerslev.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1971
Birth place
Gentofte Municipality
Nationality
Denmark
Known for
Ancient DNA

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Field of study
Evolutionary biology

Topical connections

Anders Sandøe Ørsted Scientist
Éilís Ní DhuibhneWriter
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Édouard ChattonScientist

Eske Willerslev on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.nature.com/news/2010/100210/full/463724a.html
  2. http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/short/317/5834/36