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Mutation rate switch inside Eurasian mitochondrial haplogroups: impact of selection and consequences for dating settlement in Europe.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2011
Pierron Denis, Chang Ivan, Arachiche Amal, Heiske Margit, Thomas Olivier, Borlin Marine, Pennarun Erwan, Murail Pacal, Thoraval Didier, Rocher Christophe, Letellier Thierry
Abstract excerpt
R-lineage mitochondrial DNA represents over 90% of the European population and is significantly present all around the planet (North Africa, Asia, Oceania, and America). This lineage played a major role in migration "out of Africa" and colonization in Europe. In order to determine an accurate dating of the R lineage and its sublineages, we analyzed 1173 individuals and complete mtDNA sequences from Mitomap. This...
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