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Y chromosome haplogroup diversity in a Mestizo population of Nicaragua.
Forensic science international. Genetics - 1 Dec 2012
Núñez Carolina, Geppert Maria, Baeta Miriam, Roewer Lutz, Martínez-Jarreta Begoña
Abstract excerpt
Y chromosome single nucleotide polymorphisms (Y-SNPs) are indispensable markers for haplogroup determination. Since Y chromosome haplogroups show a high specific geographical distribution, they play a major role in population genetics but can also benefit forensic investigations. Although haplogroup prediction methods based on Y chromosome short tandem repeats (Y-STRs) exist and are frequently used, precaution is...
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