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mtDNA Variation in the South African Kung and Khwe--and Their Genetic Relationships to Other African Populations.

Authors :
Yu-Sheng Chen
Olckers, Antonel
Schurr, Theodore G.
Kogelnik, Andreas M.
Huoponen, Kirsi
Wallace, Douglas C.
Source :
American Journal of Human Genetics. Apr2000, Vol. 66 Issue 4. 4 Diagrams, 9 Charts, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Examines the mtDNA variations of Kung and Khwe individuals using high-resolution RFLP analysis and control region sequencing in South Africa. Combination of the resulting data with RFLP haplotype and CR data from sub-Saharan Africa; Inclusion of Kung and Khwe mtDNA to the major mt DNA lineage; Comparison between the Kung and Khwe CR sequence with other African population.

Subjects

Subjects :
*HUMAN population genetics

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029297
Volume :
66
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Journal of Human Genetics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5039897