Most of the extant mtDNA boundaries in South and Southwest Asia were likely shaped during the initial settlement of Eurasia by anatomically modern humans

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Recent advances in the understanding of the maternal and paternal heritage of south and southwest Asian populations have highlighted their role in the colonization of Eurasia by anatomically modern humans. Further understanding requi...

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Main Authors: Mastana Sarabjit, Endicott Phillip, Gilbert M Thomas P, Behar Doron M, Karmin Monika, Serk Piia, Kaldma Katrin, Hudjashov Georgi, Parik Jüri, Metspalu Ene, Kivisild Toomas, Metspalu Mait, Papiha Surinder S, Skorecki Karl, Torroni Antonio, Villems Richard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-08-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/5/26