Life and times of Beringian biota from luminescence and radiocarbon dating of sedimentary DNA: chronologies for palaeoenvironmental and archaeological archives

这项研究将产生关于人类进入以前无人居住的大陆（北美）的时间和随后人类与环境相互作用的记录的重要新数据。同样广泛的问题也适用于澳大利亚，因此了解白令陆桥事件的顺序和原因将有助于深入了解人类对澳大利亚生态系统的破坏。在古遗传学和地质年代学方面改进技术的发展将使全世界的研究人员受益，增加商业服务的能力，并提高澳大利亚在尖端科学方面的国际地位。我们将培养高素质的研究生，并为研究、交流、培训和教育创造新的合作倡议和机会。

This study will yield important new data on the time of entry of humans into a previously uninhabited continent (North America) and the record of subsequent human-environment interactions. The same broad issues apply to Australia, so understanding the sequence and causes of events in Beringia will provide insights into human disruption of the Australian ecosystem. The development of improved techniques in palaeogenetics and geochronology will benefit researchers worldwide, increase the capacity for commercial services, and enhance Australia's international standing in cutting edge science. We will train high-quality graduate students and create new collaborative initiatives and opportunities for research, exchange, training and education.