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Complete Range of the Universal mtDNA Gene Pool and High Genetic Diversity in the Thai Dog Population.
Genes - 27 Feb 2020
Zhang Liangliang, Liu Yilin, Thai Ke Quan, Ardalan Arman, Boonyaprakob Ukadej, Savolainen Peter
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The dog population of Southern East Asia is unique in harboring virtually the full range of the universal mtDNA gene pool, and consequently, it has the highest genetic diversity worldwide. Despite this, limited research has been performed on dog genetics within this region. Here we present the first comprehensive study of a sub-region within Southern East Asia, analyzing 528bp of mtDNA for 265 dogs from Thailand,...
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