Positive selection in admixed populations from Ethiopia

Positive selection in admixed populations from Ethiopia

Abstract Background In the process of adaptation of humans to their environment, positive or adaptive selection has played a main role. Positive selection has, however, been under-studied in African populations, despite their diversity and importance for understanding human history. Results Here, we...

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Main Authors: Sandra Walsh, Luca Pagani, Yali Xue, Hafid Laayouni, Chris Tyler-Smith, Jaume Bertranpetit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Subjects:
Positive selection
Selective sweeps
Human population genetics
Genomics
Admixture
African populations
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12863-020-00908-5

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