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High degree of Y-chromosomal divergence within Finland--forensic aspects.
Forensic science international. Genetics - 1 Jun 2007
Palo Jukka U, Hedman Minttu, Ulmanen Ismo, Lukka Matti, Sajantila Antti
Abstract excerpt
Among the Finns, the levels of autosomal STR and mtDNA variation have been reported to be relatively high and evenly distributed throughout the country. In contrast, the Y-STR variation is markedly lower than observed in most other European populations, showing notable geographical substructure within Finland. There are striking interregional differences--the western, middle and eastern parts of Finland segregate...
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