Genetic heterogeneity and population structure in north-west India.

doi:10.1080/03014468200005731

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Genetic heterogeneity and population structure in north-west India.

Annals of human biology - 1 Jan 2000

Papiha S S, Mukherjee B N, Chahal M S, Malhotra K C, Roberts D F

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Genetic markers consisting of 11 blood group and red cell enzyme systems were investigated in 14 endogamous groups of north-west India. Genetic differentiation among the samples as indicated by FST is appreciable, reflecting the ethnic diversity characteristic of this region. Local variation with...

Topics

Alleles
Blood Group Antigens
Demography
Erythrocytes
Genes, Dominant
Genetic Variation
Genetics, Medical
Genetics, Population
Humans
India
Isoenzymes
Phenotype

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