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Mitochondrial diversity in human head louse populations across the Americas.
American journal of physical anthropology - 1 Sept 2013
Ascunce Marina S, Fane Jackie, Kassu Gebreyes, Toloza Ariel C, Picollo Maria I, González-Oliver Angélica, Reed David L
Abstract excerpt
Anthropological studies suggest that the genetic makeup of human populations in the Americas is the result of diverse processes including the initial colonization of the continent by the first people plus post-1492 European migrations. Because of the recent nature of some of these events, understanding the geographical origin of American human diversity is challenging. However, human parasites have faster...
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