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Ecuadorian population is mainly composed of Mestizos, an ethnic group whose origins date back to admixture events in post-Columbian periods, including Amerindians, Europeans, and Africans. Hence, it is important to elucidate its genetic complexity thus increasing Ecuadorian registers in local and global databases, aiding in future forensic analysis and evolutionary studies. We analyzed 101 haplotypes of self-determined Mestizo male individuals by the PowerPlex Y23 System. Haplogroup assignment was evaluated by comparing three Y-STR haplogroup in silico algorithms.
Source: Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series - Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Source Type: research