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Genome-wide analysis of the structure of the South African Coloured Population in the Western Cape.
Human genetics - 1 Aug 2010
de Wit Erika, Delport Wayne, Rugamika Chimusa E, Meintjes Ayton, Möller Marlo, van Helden Paul D, Seoighe Cathal, Hoal Eileen G
Abstract excerpt
Admixed populations present unique opportunities to discover the genetic factors underlying many multifactorial diseases. The geographical position and complex history of South Africa has led to the establishment of the unique admixed population known as the South African Coloured. Not much is known about the genetic make-up of this population, and the historical record is patchy. We genotyped 959 individuals...
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