In:
Genetics, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 165, No. 1 ( 2003-09-01), p. 229-234
Abstract:
There has been considerable debate on the geographic origin of the human Y chromosome Alu polymorphism (YAP). Here we report a new, very rare deep-rooting haplogroup within the YAP clade, together with data on other deep-rooting YAP clades. The new haplogroup, found so far in only five Nigerians, is the least-derived YAP haplogroup according to currently known binary markers. However, because the interior branching order of the Y chromosome genealogical tree remains unknown, it is impossible to impute the origin of the YAP clade with certainty. We discuss the problems presented by rare deep-rooting lineages for Y chromosome phylogeography.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1943-2631
DOI:
10.1093/genetics/165.1.229
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date:
2003
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1477228-0
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12