[Y-chromosome haplotypes in Corsica]

Gérard Lucotte¹, Antoine Pinna, Géraldine Mercier

¹Institut international d'anthropologie, 75016 Paris, France. lucotte@hotmail.com

|May 23, 2002

Summary

Corsican Y-chromosome specific haplotypes reveal distinct regional distributions. These genetic patterns correlate with the island's unique history and geography, offering insights into population genetics.

Area of Science:

Population Genetics
Human Genetics
Y-chromosome Analysis

Context:

Investigated Y-chromosome specific haplotypes in 328 Corsican males.
Focused on individuals from Ajaccio, Bastia, and Corte regions.
Utilized TaqI polymorphism of probes p49a,f for haplotype detection.

Purpose:

To analyze the geographical distribution of Y-chromosome haplotypes in Corsica.
To identify regional genetic variations within the Corsican male population.
To correlate haplotype patterns with Corsican history and geography.

Summary:

Identified three differential Y-chromosome haplotypes across Corsican regions: XV (North), V (South), and XII (Central highlands).
Haplotype XV (A3 C1 D2 F1 I1) is prevalent in the North.
Haplotype V (A2 C0 D0 F1 I1) dominates in the South, while haplotype XII (A3 C0 D1 F1 I0) is found in central highlands.

Impact:

Demonstrates a correlation between Y-chromosome haplotype distribution and Corsican history.
Highlights the influence of geography on genetic patterns within isolated populations.
Provides a genetic marker for understanding Corsican population structure and origins.

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