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Exploring Cuba's population structure and demographic history using genome-wide data.
Scientific reports - 30 Jul 2018
Fortes-Lima Cesar, Bybjerg-Grauholm Jonas, Marin-Padrón Lilia Caridad, Gomez-Cabezas Enrique Javier, Bækvad-Hansen Marie, Hansen Christine Søholm, Le Phuong, Hougaard David Michael, Verdu Paul, Mors Ole, Parra Esteban J, Marcheco-Teruel Beatriz
Abstract excerpt
Cuba is the most populated country in the Caribbean and has a rich and heterogeneous genetic heritage. Here, we take advantage of dense genomic data from 860 Cuban individuals to reconstruct the genetic structure and ancestral origins of this population. We found distinct admixture patterns between and within the Cuban provinces. Eastern provinces have higher African and Native American ancestry contributions...
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