Distribution of mitochondrial DNA macrohaplogroup N in India with special reference to haplogroup R and its sub-haplogroup U

International Journal of Human Genetics

Volumn 8, Issue 1-2, 2008, Pages 85-96

  Maji, Suvendu ^a   Krithika, S ^a   Vasulu, T S ^a  

^a INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE   (India)

Author keywords

Haplogroup R; Indian populations; Macrohaplogroup N; Mitochondrial DNA diversity; Sub haplogroup U

Indexed keywords

MITOCHONDRIAL DNA;

DNA POLYMORPHISM; ETHNIC GROUP; ETHNICITY; GENETIC VARIABILITY; HAPLOTYPE; HUMAN; INDIA; MOLECULAR GENETICS; PHYLOGENY; REVIEW;

EID: 75749096348     PISSN: 09723757     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09723757.2008.11886022     Document Type: Review

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