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Genomic diversity and differentiation of Alu insertion polymorphisms in a native British and four South Asian migrant populations.
Annals of human biology - 1 Feb 2023
Beaumont Rebekah, Akam Liz, Singh Puneetpal, Bhatti Jasvinder Singh, Mastana Sarabjit
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Alu insertions are bi-allelic and primate-specific, this makes them a useful marker for studying genetic variation, migration patterns, forensic analyses, paternity, and evolutionary heritage; however, specific population studies are limited. AIM: The objective of this study is to document the level and extent of genetic variation at 39 different Alu loci in five populations (British, Indian Punjabi,...
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