Article
The surname structure of Trentino (Italy) and its relationship with dialects and genes.
Annals of human biology - 1 May 2021
Boattini Alessio, Bortolini Eugenio, Bauer Roland, Ottone Marta, Miglio Rossella, Gueresi Paola, Pettener Davide
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Thanks to the availability of rich surname, linguistic and genetic information, together with its geographic and cultural complexity, Trentino (North-Eastern Italy) is an ideal place to test the relationships between genetic and cultural traits. AIM: We provide a comprehensive study of population structures based on surname and dialect variability and evaluate their relationships with genetic...
Topics
- Culture
- DNA
- Genetic Variation
- Humans
- Italy
- Language
- Names
