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Genetic Analysis of Mingrelians Reveals Long-Term Continuity of Populations in Western Georgia (Caucasus).
Genome biology and evolution - 1 Nov 2023
Schurr Theodore G, Shengelia Ramaz, Shamoon-Pour Michel, Chitanava David, Laliashvili Shorena, Laliashvili Irma, Kibret Redate, Kume-Kangkolo Yanu, Akhvlediani Irakli, Bitadze Lia, Mathieson Iain, Yardumian Aram
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To elucidate the population history of the Caucasus, we conducted a survey of genetic diversity in Samegrelo (Mingrelia), western Georgia. We collected DNA samples and genealogical information from 485 individuals residing in 30 different locations, the vast majority of whom being Mingrelian speaking. From these DNA samples, we generated mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) control region sequences for all 485 participants...
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