Land, language, and loci: mtDNA in Native Americans and the genetic history of Peru.
Am J Phys Anthropol
; 127(3): 351-60, 2005 Jul.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15584069
ABSTRACT
Despite a long history of complex societies and despite extensive present-day linguistic and ethnic diversity, relatively few populations in Peru have been sampled for population genetic investigations. In order to address questions about the relationships between South American populations and about the extent of correlation between genetic distance, language, and geography in the region, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) hypervariable region I sequences and mtDNA haplogroup markers were examined in 33 individuals from the state of Ancash, Peru. These sequences were compared to those from 19 American Indian populations using diversity estimates, AMOVA tests, mismatch distributions, a multidimensional scaling plot, and regressions. The results show correlations between genetics, linguistics, and geographical affinities, with stronger correlations between genetics and language. Additionally, the results suggest a pattern of differential gene flow and drift in western vs. eastern South America, supporting previous mtDNA and Y chromosome investigations.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Genetic Variation
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DNA, Mitochondrial
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Indians, South American
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Genetics, Population
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Language
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Peru
Language:
En
Journal:
Am J Phys Anthropol
Year:
2005
Document type:
Article
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