Method for determining genetic affiliation, substructure and gene flow within human populations
US6929911B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/156
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides novel polymorphisms on the Y chromosome and methods of using these polymorphisms as well as known polymorphisms on the Y chromosome as indicators of evolutionary heritage. The polymorphisms of the present invention clustered to specific regions of the Y chromosome, and polymorphisms of particular use to the present methods are found in the non-recombining region of the human Y chromosome (NRY). These polymorphisms, including SNPs, insertions, and deletions, may be useful for numerous applications, including forensics, paternity testing, diagnosis and the like.
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