Genetic marker variation in coastal populations of Chile

Llop, E; Harb, Z; Moreno, R; ROTHHAMMER, F.

Abstract

Gene frequencies for nine genetic marker systems are presented for the following Chilean coastal populations: Paposo, Carelmapu, Laitec and Ukika. Historical and anthropological data suggest the presence of descendants of the Amerindian populations, specifically of Changos, Cuncos, Chonos and Yamanas in these populations. Results indicate that the studied groups maintain an important aboriginal genetic composition. According to Amerindian admixture estimates, the genetic isolation of coastal populations is lower than that of inland populations, suggesting that proximity to the sea facilitated gene flow. Genetic distances and dendrograms were obtained for these populations and another four Chilean Indian populations. Results agree with expectations, taking geographic isolation and non-aboriginal admixture into account.

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Título según WOS: Genetic marker variation in coastal populations of Chile
Título según SCOPUS: Genetic marker variation in coastal populations of Chile
Título de la Revista: HOMO-JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE HUMAN BIOLOGY
Volumen: 53
Número: 2
Editorial: E SCHWEIZERBARTSCHE VERLAGSBUCHHANDLUNG
Fecha de publicación: 2002
Página de inicio: 170
Página final: 177
Idioma: English
URL: http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0018442X04700323
DOI:

10.1078/0018-442X-00044

Notas: ISI, SCOPUS