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Autosomal Microsatellite Investigation Reveals Multiple Genetic Components of the Highlanders from Thailand.
Genes - 8 Mar 2021
Mawan Aornpriya, Prakhun Nonglak, Muisuk Kanha, Srithawong Suparat, Srikummool Metawee, Kampuansai Jatupol, Shoocongdej Rasmi, Inta Angkhana, Ruangchai Sukhum, Kutanan Wibhu
Abstract excerpt
The hill tribes of northern Thailand comprise nine officially recognized groups: the Austroasiatic-speaking (AA) Khmu, Htin and Lawa; the Hmong-Mien-speaking (HM) IuMien and Hmong; and the Sino-Tibetan-speaking (ST) Akha, Karen, Lahu and Lisu. Except the Lawa, the rest of the hill tribes migrated into their present habitats only very recently. The Thai hill tribes were of much interest to research groups focusing...
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