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Area of Science:

  • Population Genetics
  • Human Genetics
  • Molecular Anthropology

Background:

  • Understanding the genetic landscape of Southeastern European populations is crucial for tracing human migration and historical relationships.
  • Previous genetic studies have provided insights, but a comprehensive analysis of specific Balkan groups, including Aromuns, is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To genetically characterize Southeastern European populations using DNA short tandem repeat (STR) markers.
  • To investigate the genetic relationships between Aromuns, other Balkan populations, and Central European groups.
  • To identify distinct genetic clusters and assess the genetic distinctiveness of a Northeastern Greek sample.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of four DNA short tandem repeat (STR) systems (D21S11, FGA, TH01, VWA) in seven Balkan population samples.
  • Comparison of obtained STR data with existing literature data from four Central European populations.
  • Inclusion of seven serum protein polymorphisms for further population clustering analysis.

Main Results:

  • DNA STR analysis identified three distinct genetic clusters: Aromuns (Albania and Macedonia), Romanians/Albanians, and Central European populations (Austrians, Germans, Hungarians, Slovenians).
  • A sample from Northeastern Greece showed significant genetic divergence from all identified clusters.
  • Incorporating serum protein polymorphisms resulted in two clusters: Aromun populations and Albanians/Romanians, with the Northeastern Greek sample again showing distinctiveness.

Conclusions:

  • Aromun populations exhibit distinct genetic profiles within the Balkan region.
  • Genetic data suggest a complex population history and differentiation in Southeastern Europe.
  • The Northeastern Greek sample represents a genetically unique population in this study, warranting further investigation.