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Y-chromosome descent clusters and male differential reproductive success: young lineage expansions dominate Asian pastoral nomadic populations.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Oct 2015
Balaresque Patricia, Poulet Nicolas, Cussat-Blanc Sylvain, Gerard Patrice, Quintana-Murci Lluis, Heyer Evelyne, Jobling Mark A
Abstract excerpt
High-frequency microsatellite haplotypes of the male-specific Y-chromosome can signal past episodes of high reproductive success of particular men and their patrilineal descendants. Previously, two examples of such successful Y-lineages have been described in Asia, both associated with Altaic-speaking pastoral nomadic societies, and putatively linked to dynasties descending, respectively, from Genghis Khan and...
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