Laurent Frantz

Prof. Dr. Laurent Frantz is a faculty member at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, leading the Animal Paleogenomics research group within the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. His work integrates evolutionary genomics, archaeology, and conservation biology to study genetic diversity through time.

• Focuses on tracking artificial selection, speciation, and domestication in species like dogs, pigs, and cattle
• Investigates historical extinction processes and epidemics in wild and domestic populations
• Applies ancient and modern DNA analysis to address conservation and agricultural challenges

For details about his ongoing projects, visit his group's website: Animal Palaeogenomics.