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Genetic diversity and evidence for population admixture in Batak Negritos from Palawan.
American journal of physical anthropology - 1 Sept 2011
Scholes Clarissa, Siddle Katherine, Ducourneau Axel, Crivellaro Federica, Järve Mari, Rootsi Siiri, Bellatti Maggie, Tabbada Kristina, Mormina Maru, Reidla Maere, Villems Richard, Kivisild Toomas, Lahr Marta Mirazon, Migliano Andrea Bamberg
Abstract excerpt
Anthropologists have long been fascinated by the isolated hunter-gatherer populations in Southeast Asia (SEA) collectively known as "Negritos." However, the origins and affinities of these groups remain unresolved. Negritos are characterized by their short stature, dark skin color, and wiry hair, and they inhabit the Philippines, Malay Peninsula, and the Andaman Islands. Among Philippine Negritos, the Batak are...
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