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The relationship between surname frequency and Y chromosome variation in Spain.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Jan 2016
Martinez-Cadenas Conrado, Blanco-Verea Alejandro, Hernando Barbara, Busby George B J, Brion Maria, Carracedo Angel, Salas Antonio, Capelli Cristian
Abstract excerpt
In most societies, surnames are passed down from fathers to sons, just like the Y chromosome. It follows that, theoretically, men sharing the same surnames would also be expected to share related Y chromosomes. Previous investigations have explored such relationships, but so far, the only detailed studies that have been conducted are on samples from the British Isles. In order to provide additional insights into...
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