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Temporal fluctuation in North East Baltic Sea region cattle population revealed by mitochondrial and Y-chromosomal DNA analyses.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Niemi Marianna, Bläuer Auli, Iso-Touru Terhi, Harjula Janne, Nyström Edmark Veronica, Rannamäe Eve, Lõugas Lembi, Sajantila Antti, Lidén Kerstin, Taavitsainen Jussi-Pekka
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Ancient DNA analysis offers a way to detect changes in populations over time. To date, most studies of ancient cattle have focused on their domestication in prehistory, while only a limited number of studies have analysed later periods. Conversely, the genetic structure of modern cattle populations is well known given the undertaking of several molecular and population genetic studies. RESULTS: Bones...
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