Microsatellite profiles reveal an unexpected genetic relationship between Asian populations.

doi:10.1007/s004390050757

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Microsatellite profiles reveal an unexpected genetic relationship between Asian populations.

Human genetics - 1 Jun 1998

Rolf B, Horst B, Eigel A, Sagansermsri T, Brinkmann B, Horst J

Abstract excerpt

Allelic frequencies for up to five short tandem repeat systems (HumTH01. HumVWA, HumF13B, HumCD4, HumD2111) were analyzed in seven population samples from Asia using the polymerase chain reaction and gel electrophoresis. No deviations from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium were observed. Two new alleles...

Topics

Alleles
Asia
Asian People
Gene Frequency
Germany
Humans
Microsatellite Repeats
White People

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