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The Genetic Diversity of the Americas.
Annual review of genomics and human genetics - 31 Aug 2017
Adhikari Kaustubh, Chacón-Duque Juan Camilo, Mendoza-Revilla Javier, Fuentes-Guajardo Macarena, Ruiz-Linares Andrés
Abstract excerpt
The history of the Americas involved the encounter of millions of Native Americans, Europeans, and Africans. A variable admixture of these three continental groups has taken place throughout the continent, influenced by demography and a range of social factors. This variable admixture has had a major influence on the genetic makeup of populations across the continent. Here, we summarize the demographic history of...
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