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¹Division of Statistical Genomics, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63108, USA. ray.x.gao@gmail.com

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Allele Sharing Distance (ASD) is theoretically explained for human population stratification using single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) data. This establishes a foundation for general distance-based subpopulation classification with SNPs.

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Population Genetics
Human Genetics
Bioinformatics

Background:

Allele Sharing Distance (ASD) and related metrics have been historically used for population stratification.
The theoretical underpinnings for this practical application of ASD have not been previously detailed.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide the theoretical background for using ASD in human population stratification analysis.
To establish a framework for a general distance-based method for subpopulation classification using single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs).

Main Methods:

Theoretical analysis of Allele Sharing Distance (ASD) in the context of population genetics.
Application of theoretical framework to single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genetic data.
Comparison of ASD with other related distance metrics.

Main Results:

The theoretical basis for employing ASD in human population stratification using SNP data is established.
A general distance-based methodology for classifying human subpopulations with SNPs is proposed.
The relationship between ASD and other distance metrics is elucidated using HapMap Phase I SNP data.

Conclusions:

The theoretical framework validates the use of ASD for population stratification.
The study provides a foundation for advanced distance-based methods in population genetics.
Findings contribute to understanding genetic diversity and subpopulation structure.