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Characteristics of dental morphology in the Xinjiang Uyghurs and correlation with the EDARV370A variant.
Science China. Life sciences - 1 May 2014
Tan JingZe, Peng QianQian, Li JinXi, Guan YaQun, Zhang LiPing, Jiao Yi, Yang YaJun, Wang SiJia, Jin Li
Abstract excerpt
Teeth are one of the most important materials for anthropological studies because they are likely to be preserved in ancient remains. While the frequencies of dental characteristics can provide clues to the phylogeny of populations, genetic studies at the individual level can further reveal the biological mechanisms and evolutionary context of dental characteristics. In this study, by analyzing 38 dental...
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