Mitochondrial and Y-chromosome diversity of the Tharus (Nepal): a reservoir of genetic variation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent represent an area considered as a source and a reservoir for human genetic diversity, with many markers taking root here, most of which are the ancestral state of eastern and western haplogrou...

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Main Authors: Modiano Guido, Achilli Alessandro, Maranta Ramona, Battaglia Vincenza, Pala Maria, Fornarino Simona, Torroni Antonio, Semino Ornella, Santachiara-Benerecetti Silvana A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/9/154