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Genetic 'map' of Asia's diversity
Their findings support the hypothesis that Asia was populated primarily through a single migration event from the south.
The study found that, as expected, individuals who were from the same region, or who shared a common language also had a great deal in common genetically.
But it also answered a question about the origin of Asia's population. It showed that the continent was likely populated primarily through a single migration event from the south.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/science/nature/8406506.stm
Published: 2009/12/11 15:38:27 GMT
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Genetic 'map' of Asia's diversity
Their findings support the hypothesis that Asia was populated primarily through a single migration event from the south.
The study found that, as expected, individuals who were from the same region, or who shared a common language also had a great deal in common genetically.
But it also answered a question about the origin of Asia's population. It showed that the continent was likely populated primarily through a single migration event from the south.
Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/science/nature/8406506.stm
Published: 2009/12/11 15:38:27 GMT
© BBC MMIX