Genetic drift and anthropometric variation in Ireland.

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Genetic drift and anthropometric variation in Ireland.

Human biology - 1 Apr 1991

Relethford J H

Abstract excerpt

The effect of genetic drift on the genetic structure of seven Irish populations was investigated using anthropometric data collected during the 1890s on 259 adult males. These populations ranged in size from 769 to 3757, were relatively stable over time, and were located within 119 km of one anot...

Topics

Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Anthropometry
Cephalometry
Emigration and Immigration
Gene Frequency
Genetic Variation
Genetics, Population
Humans
Ireland
Male
Middle Aged
Models, Genetic
Names

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