The relationship between surname frequency and Y chromosome variation in Spain.

In most societies, surnames are passed down from fathers to sons, just like the Y chromosome. It follows that, theoretically, men sharing the same surnames would also be expected to share related Y chromosomes. Previous investigations have explored such relationships, but so far, the only detailed s...

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Main Authors: Martinez-Cadenas, C, Blanco-Verea, A, Hernando, B, Busby, G, Brion, M, Carracedo, A, Salas, A, Capelli, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2015