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Clan, language, and migration history has shaped genetic diversity in Haida and Tlingit populations from Southeast Alaska.
American journal of physical anthropology - 1 Jul 2012
Schurr Theodore G, Dulik Matthew C, Owings Amanda C, Zhadanov Sergey I, Gaieski Jill B, Vilar Miguel G, Ramos Judy, Moss Mary Beth, Natkong Francis
Abstract excerpt
The linguistically distinctive Haida and Tlingit tribes of Southeast Alaska are known for their rich material culture, complex social organization, and elaborate ritual practices. However, much less is known about these tribes from a population genetic perspective. For this reason, we analyzed mtDNA and Y-chromosome variation in Haida and Tlingit populations to elucidate several key issues pertaining to the...
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