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Human population structure detection via multilocus genotype clustering.
BMC genetics - 25 Jun 2007
Gao Xiaoyi, Starmer Joshua
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BACKGROUND: We describe a hierarchical clustering algorithm for using Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) genetic data to assign individuals to populations. The method does not assume Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and linkage equilibrium among loci in sample population individuals. RESULTS: We show that the algorithm can assign sample individuals highly accurately to their corresponding ethnic groups in our tests...
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