The admixture structure and genetic variation of the archipelago of Cape Verde and its implications for admixture mapping studies.

Recently admixed populations offer unique opportunities for studying human history and for elucidating the genetic basis of complex traits that differ in prevalence between human populations. Historical records, classical protein markers, and preliminary genetic data indicate that the Cape Verde isl...

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Main Authors: Sandra Beleza, Joana Campos, Jailson Lopes, Isabel Inês Araújo, Ana Hoppfer Almada, António Correia e Silva, Esteban J Parra, Jorge Rocha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/23226471/?tool=EBI