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Genetic profile based upon 15 microsatellites of four caste groups of the eastern Indian state, Bihar.
Annals of human biology - 1 Jan 2000
Ashma R, Kashyap V K
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The formation of caste groups among the Hindu community and the practice of endogamy exert a great impact on the genetic structure and diversity of the Indian population. Allele frequency data of 15 microsatellite loci clearly portray the genetic diversity and relatedness among four socio-culturally advanced caste groups: Brahmin, Bhumihar, Rajput and Kayasth of Caucasoid ethnicity of Bihar. AIM: The...
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