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Aboriginal Australian mitochondrial genome variation - an increased understanding of population antiquity and diversity.
Scientific reports - 13 Mar 2017
Nagle Nano, van Oven Mannis, Wilcox Stephen, van Holst Pellekaan Sheila, Tyler-Smith Chris, Xue Yali, Ballantyne Kaye N, Wilcox Leah, Papac Luka, Cooke Karen, van Oorschot Roland A H, McAllister Peter, Williams Lesley, Kayser Manfred, Mitchell R John
Abstract excerpt
Aboriginal Australians represent one of the oldest continuous cultures outside Africa, with evidence indicating that their ancestors arrived in the ancient landmass of Sahul (present-day New Guinea and Australia) ~55 thousand years ago. Genetic studies, though limited, have demonstrated both the uniqueness and antiquity of Aboriginal Australian genomes. We have further resolved known Aboriginal Australian...
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