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Low Mitochondrial DNA Diversity in an Ancient Population from China: Insight into Social Organization at the Fujia Site.
Human biology - 1 Jan 2015
Dong Yu, Li Chunxiang, Luan Fengshi, Li Zhenguang, Li Hongjie, Cui Yinqiu, Zhou Hui, Malhi Ripan S
Abstract excerpt
To gain insight into the social organization of a population associated with the Dawenkou period, we performed ancient DNA analysis of 18 individuals from human remains from the Fujia site in Shandong Province, China. Directly radiocarbon dated to 4800-4500 cal BP, the Fujia site is assumed to be associated with a transitional phase from matrilineal clans to patrilineal monogamous families. Our results reveal a...
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