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The key role of patrilineal inheritance in shaping the genetic variation of Dagestan highlanders.
Journal of human genetics - 1 Dec 2009
Caciagli Laura, Bulayeva Kazima, Bulayev Oleg, Bertoncini Stefania, Taglioli Luca, Pagani Luca, Paoli Giorgio, Tofanelli Sergio
Abstract excerpt
The Caucasus region is a complex cultural and ethnic mosaic, comprising populations that speak Caucasian, Indo-European and Altaic languages. Isolated mountain villages (auls) in Dagestan still preserve high level of genetic and cultural diversity and have patriarchal societies with a long history of isolation. The aim of this study was to understand the genetic history of five Dagestan highland auls with...
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