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Whole-genome sequence analysis of a Pan African set of samples reveals archaic gene flow from an extinct basal population of modern humans into sub-Saharan populations.
Genome biology - 26 Apr 2019
Lorente-Galdos Belen, Lao Oscar, Serra-Vidal Gerard, Santpere Gabriel, Kuderna Lukas F K, Arauna Lara R, Fadhlaoui-Zid Karima, Pimenoff Ville N, Soodyall Himla, Zalloua Pierre, Marques-Bonet Tomas, Comas David
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BACKGROUND: Population demography and gene flow among African groups, as well as the putative archaic introgression of ancient hominins, have been poorly explored at the genome level. RESULTS: Here, we examine 15 African populations covering all major continental linguistic groups, ecosystems, and lifestyles within Africa through analysis of whole-genome sequence data of 21 individuals sequenced at deep coverage....
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