May 20, 2003
Southern Caucasoid mtDNA of Altai-Sayan Mongoloid groups
Russian Journal of Genetics, 38 (9): 1098-1103, September 2002
Origin of Caucasoid-Specific Mitochondrial DNA Lineages in the Ethnic Groups of the Altai–Sayan Region
M. V. Derenko et al.
Abstract
The data on sequence variation in the first hypervariable segment (HVSI) of human mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) representing Caucasoid mtDNA lineages in the gene pools of Altaians and Khakassians are presented. Identification of the subgroups of Caucasoid mtDNA lineages found in the gene pools of the ethnic groups of the Altai–Sayan region and the adjacent territories, Altaians, Khakassians, Tuvinians, Buryats, and Yakuts was carried out. All Caucasoid mtDNA lineages belonged to groups H, HV1, J*, J1, J1b1, T1, T4, U1a, U2, U3, U4, U5a1, I, X and N1a. Taking into consideration possible contribution of southern Caucasoid and eastern European components to the formation of the anthropological type of Altai–Sayan ethnic groups, distribution of the revealed Caucasoid mtDNA lineages among the ethnic groups of the Central Asia, Western Asia, Caucasus, and Eastern Europe was examined. The applied approach permitted identification of 60% of mtDNA types the majority of which had southern Caucasoid origin. Less than 10% of mtDNA types were of eastern European origin. The gene pools of Altaians and Khakassians displayed the presence of autochthonous components represented by mtDNA types from subgroups U2 and U4.
Posted by Dienekes at May 20, 2003 11:02 PM | PermaLinkWhy do people try to define races and all that crap. We are all human beings and if we are all human beings then we are all related. Just because some people live in different temperature zones or environment does not mean that they are less developed than others. They are obviously most adapted to deal with their environmental conditions and is less likely to thrive well in another environment. As Mendel said, people can live on the same piece of land but due to separation we develop different genetical traits(Not an accurate quote but an understanding of Mendel's Theory). People change with the environment and we will all continue to change as long as the environment changes. Maybe someday people will be just as well confused with our skeletal structures and genetical make as we are about that of our ancestors. No matter how much science improves, it is still unquestionably impossible to accurately portray the ancient man. Ancient people could have been purple, green or blue. How do we know otherwise. It is best to leave things like tis alone and not confuse people. Just allow nature to take its course.
Posted by: sanam at March 3, 2004 10:17 AM