Human genomic diversity in Europe: a summary of recent research and prospects for the future.

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Human genomic diversity in Europe: a summary of recent research and prospects for the future.

European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Jan 1993

Cavalli-Sforza L L, Piazza A

Abstract excerpt

Gene frequencies in Europe are intermediate with respect to those of other continents. A phylogenetic tree reconstructed from 95 gene frequencies tested on 26 European samples shows some deviant populations (Lapps, Sardinians, Greeks, Yugoslavs, Basques, Icelanders and Finns) and other weakly str...

Topics

Africa
Alleles
Americas
Asia
Australia
DNA
Ethnicity
Europe
Gene Frequency
Genetic Markers
Genetic Variation
History, Ancient
Human Genome Project
Humans
Language
Phylogeny
Polymorphism, Genetic
Population Dynamics

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