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Krzysztof Tunia is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of ancient DNA (aDNA) methodology and archaeological genomics. His primary research areas include the development and optimization of DNA capture techniques, particularly for degraded and environmentally contaminated aDNA samples, and the application of these methods to answer questions about human and faunal prehistory. Tunia’s major contribution is the pioneering assessment and automation of RNA hybridization capture (hyRAD) probes for aDNA, as detailed in his most-cited 2021 paper (21 citations). This work demonstrated that hyRAD can efficiently enrich specific genomic regions from highly contaminated extracts, dramatically improving sequencing efficiency and data quality. By automating this process, Tunia has made a powerful tool more accessible and reproducible, enabling researchers to focus sequencing resources on target loci rather than overwhelming environmental DNA. His contributions are foundational for large-scale population genomic studies of ancient individuals, where cost and sample preservation are critical. Through this methodological innovation, Tunia is helping to unlock the genetic secrets of the past, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in ancient biomolecular research.