Genome-wide scan for signatures of human population differentiation and their relationship with natural selection, functional pathways and diseases.

Genetic differences both between individuals and populations are studied for their evolutionary relevance and for their potential medical applications. Most of the genetic differentiation among populations are caused by random drift that should affect all loci across the genome in a similar manner....

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Main Authors: Roberto Amato, Michele Pinelli, Antonella Monticelli, Davide Marino, Gennaro Miele, Sergio Cocozza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2009-11-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2775949?pdf=render