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Genealogical discontinuities among Etruscan, Medieval, and contemporary Tuscans.
Molecular biology and evolution - 1 Sept 2009
Guimaraes Silvia, Ghirotto Silvia, Benazzo Andrea, Milani Lucio, Lari Martina, Pilli Elena, Pecchioli Elena, Mallegni Francesco, Lippi Barbara, Bertoldi Francesca, Gelichi Sauro, Casoli Antonella, Belle Elise M S, Caramelli David, Barbujani Guido
Abstract excerpt
The available mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) data do not point to clear genetic relationships between current Tuscans and the Bronze-Age inhabitants of Tuscany, the Etruscans. To understand how and when such a genetic discontinuity may have arisen, we extracted and typed the mtDNAs of 27 medieval Tuscans from an initial sample of 61, spanning a period between the 10th and 15th century AD. We then tested by serial...
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