Article
A comparison of Y-chromosome variation in Sardinia and Anatolia is more consistent with cultural rather than demic diffusion of agriculture.
PloS one - 29 Apr 2010
Morelli Laura, Contu Daniela, Santoni Federico, Whalen Michael B, Francalacci Paolo, Cucca Francesco
Abstract excerpt
Two alternative models have been proposed to explain the spread of agriculture in Europe during the Neolithic period. The demic diffusion model postulates the spreading of farmers from the Middle East along a Southeast to Northeast axis. Conversely, the cultural diffusion model assumes transmission of agricultural techniques without substantial movements of people. Support for the demic model derives largely from...
Topics
- Agriculture
- Chromosomes, Human, Y
- Cultural Evolution
- Culture
- Europe
- Genetic Variation
- Genetics, Population
- Haplotypes
- History, Ancient
- Humans
- Italy