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Lack of abnormal hemoglobins in Alaskan Eskimos, Indians, and Aleuts.

Authors :
SCOTT EM
GRIFFITH IV
HOSKINS DD
SCHNEIDER RG
Source :
Science (New York, N.Y.) [Science] 1959 Mar 13; Vol. 129 (3350), pp. 719-20.
Publication Year :
1959

Abstract

In an examination of the blood of 708 Eskimos, 200 Aleuts, and 44 Indians in Alaska for abnormal types of hemoglobin, only normal hemoglobin A was detected. It may be concluded that abnormal hemoglobins in these races are rare if they occur at all.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0036-8075
Volume :
129
Issue :
3350
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Science (New York, N.Y.)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
13635007
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.129.3350.719