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Y chromosome genetic variation in the Italian peninsula is clinal and supports an admixture model for the Mesolithic-Neolithic encounter.
Molecular phylogenetics and evolution - 1 Jul 2007
Capelli Cristian, Brisighelli Francesca, Scarnicci Francesca, Arredi Barbara, Caglia' Alessandra, Vetrugno Giuseppe, Tofanelli Sergio, Onofri Valerio, Tagliabracci Adriano, Paoli Giorgio, Pascali Vincenzo L
Abstract excerpt
The Italian peninsula, given its geographical location in the middle of the Mediterranean basin, was involved in the process of the peopling of Europe since the very beginning, with first settlements dating to the Upper Paleolithic. Later on, the Neolithic revolution left clear evidence in the archeological record, with findings going back to 7000 B.C. We have investigated the demographic consequences of the...
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