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Lev A Zhivotovsky¹, Vita L Akhmetova, Sardana A Fedorova

¹Institute of General Genetics, The Russian Academy of Sciences, Gubkin St. 3, Moscow 119991, Russia. levazh@gmail.com

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This study establishes a reference STR database for Volga-Ural populations in Russia. The findings reveal distinct genetic profiles among ethnic groups, highlighting their unique population structure.

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Area of Science:

Population Genetics
Forensic Anthropology

Background:

Development of a comprehensive short tandem repeat (STR) database is crucial for forensic investigations and population genetics studies.
The Volga-Ural region harbors diverse ethnic groups with distinct genetic histories.

Purpose of the Study:

To create a reference STR database for eight ethnic groups within the Volga-Ural population of Russia.
To analyze allele frequency distributions and genetic differentiation among these groups using 10 autosomal STR markers.

Main Methods:

Genotyping of 640 individuals from eight ethnic groups (Mari, Mordva-Moksha, Mordva-Erzja, Komi-Permjak, Udmurt, Bashkir, Tatar-Mishary, Chuvash) using 10 autosomal STR loci.
Calculation of theta values to quantify genetic differentiation between ethnic groups and the overall database.
Comparative analysis with Moldovan, Yakut, Russian, Belarusian, and Ukrainian populations.

Main Results:

Significant variations in allele frequencies were observed among the studied Volga-Ural ethnic groups.
These groups form a relatively cohesive genetic cluster, distinct from Moldovans and Yakuts.
While closer to Slavic populations (Russians, Belarusians, Ukrainians), significant genetic differences were noted.

Conclusions:

The developed STR database provides valuable genetic information for the Volga-Ural region.
Genetic analysis confirms the distinctiveness of Volga-Ural ethnic groups while showing broader affiliations.
This data can aid in forensic casework and anthropological research concerning Eastern European populations.