Unraveling the mitochondrial phylogenetic landscape of Thailand reveals complex admixture and demographic dynamics.

ABSTRACT: The evolutionary dynamics of mitochondrial DNA within the Thai population were comprehensively explored with a specific focus on the influence of South Asian admixture. A total of 166 samples were collected through randomized sampling, ensuring a diverse representation. Our findings unveil substantial genetic and haplogroup diversity within the Thai population. We have identified 164 haplotypes categorized into 97 haplogroups, with a notable inclusion of 20 novel haplogroups. The distribution of haplogroups exhibited variations across different populations and countries. The central Thai population displayed a high diversity of haplogroups from both the M and N clades. Maternal lineage affinities were discerned between several Mainland Southeast Asia (MSEA) and South Asian populations, imp

SUBMITTER: Jaisamut K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10663463 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature