Review
Genetics & Heredity
Peter de Knijff
Summary: This article reviews the history of using Y-chromosome polymorphisms in forensic investigations and discusses several often overlooked factors that influence the proper use and interpretation of Y-chromosome information.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yeldar Ashirbekov, Madina Seidualy, Arman Abaildayev, Albina Maxutova, Aigul Zhunussova, Ainur Akilzhanova, Kamalidin Sharipov, Zhaxylyk Sabitov, Maxat Zhabagin
Summary: This study expanded the Y-chromosome haplotype reference database of South Kazakhstan and found that the Y-chromosome variability in the region can be divided into four main clusters - south, north, east, and west. In the genetic space of tribal groups, the population of South Kazakhstan clusters with tribes from the same region and shows genetic similarity with the Hazaras of Afghanistan and the Mongols of China.
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Genetics & Heredity
Caiyong Yin, Ziwei He, Yi Wang, Xi He, Xiao Zhang, Mingying Xia, Dian Zhai, Kaichuang Chang, Xueyun Chen, Xingneng Chen, Feng Chen, Li Jin, Shilin Li
Summary: This study focused on improving the resolution of the Y-STR dataset by utilizing a Y-SNP Pedigree Tagging System in a regional Y-DNA database. Results indicated the critical role of haplogroups in enhancing regional Y-STR haplotype resolution and the ability of Y-SNPs to correct misclassifications from Y-STRs, ultimately improving prediction accuracy.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL-GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Balnd M. Albarzinji, Farhad M. Abdulkarim, Shaho A. Hussein, Dlshad Rashid, Hayder Lazim
Summary: This study investigates the population relationship of the Sorani Kurdish population in Sulaymaniyah province using DNA samples. The results show that the J2 subclade predominates in this population, and they cluster with Asian populations while being furthest from European and African populations.
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Medicine, Legal
Guang-Yao Fan
Summary: This study examined the factors and issues of using a k-nearest neighbor classifier for haplogroup prediction, and identified the prerequisites for effective and accurate haplogroup assignment.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Mengge Wang, Guanglin He, Xing Zou, Jing Liu, Ziwei Ye, Tianyue Ming, Weian Du, Zheng Wang, Yiping Hou
Summary: This study investigated the paternal genetic legacy of Mongolian populations from different geographical regions in North China utilizing Y-chromosomal single nucleotide polymorphisms (Y-SNPs) and short tandem repeats (Y-STRs). The results revealed the fine-scale genetic structures and complex admixture history of Mongolian people, as well as close genetic affinities with other Altaic-speaking populations and Sinitic-speaking Hui people. The high-resolution Y-SNP SNaPshot panels developed in this study have the potential for forensic pedigree searches and biogeographical ancestry inference.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL-GENETICS
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
David G. Mahal
Summary: This study revealed the genetic affinities of Brahmins with foreign populations as well as with domestic non-Brahmin groups in India. By tracing Y-chromosome haplogroups and genetic markers, the deep ancient origins of Brahmins were identified, with their progenitors emerging from at least 12 different geographic regions worldwide. Additionally, the study found that 83% of Brahmins in the dataset belonged to four major haplogroups, two from Central Asia, one from the Fertile Crescent, and one of indigenous Indian origin.
MOLECULAR GENETICS AND GENOMICS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Zhihan Zhou, Yuxiang Zhou, Zhimin Li, Yining Yao, Qinrui Yang, Jinglei Qian, Chengchen Shao, Xiaoqin Qian, Kuan Sun, Qiqun Tang, Jianhui Xie
Summary: Y-chromosomal single nucleotide polymorphisms (Y-SNPs) play an important role in forensic practice by providing additional information beyond the limitations of Y-chromosomal STR (Y-STR) haplotypes and helping to distinguish different paternal pedigrees.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Jing Liu, Tianyue Ming, Min Lang, Hai Liu, Minkun Xie, Jienan Li, Mengge Wang, Feng Song, Guanglin He, Shouyu Wang, Zheng Wang, Yiping Hou
Summary: The study proposes a new strategy of combining Slowly Mutating (SM) Y-STRs with Y-SNPs typing, which improves pedigree search accuracy and is applicable to evolutionary research.
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Biochemical Research Methods
Mengyuan Song, Xindi Wang, Chenxi Zhao, Xiaoqin Qian, Min Lang, Yiping Hou, Feng Song
Summary: This study combines four human Y chromosomal datasets and analyzes the genetic relationship between different ethnic groups in China. The results show that the Han and Hui ethnic groups have a strong genetic affinity, while the Hui group is the most admixed. The Li ethnic group is the least admixed. The study provides valuable data for future paternal genetic research and forensic genealogical identification.
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Genetics & Heredity
Jing Liu, Lirong Jiang, Mengyao Zhao, Weian Du, Yufeng Wen, Suyu Li, Shuyuan Zhang, Fengfei Fang, Jian Shen, Guanglin He, Mengge Wang, Hao Dai, Yiping Hou, Zheng Wang
Summary: A highly reliable and sensitive Y-SNP analysis method specific to the Chinese population has been developed, allowing for the determination of male paternal lineage and biogeographic ancestry. This method has demonstrated excellent performance and can be widely used for Y-chromosomal haplogroup analysis in China.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL-GENETICS
(2022)
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Genetics & Heredity
Milica Mihajlovic, Vanja Tanasic, Milica Keckarevic Markovic, Miljana Kecmanovic, Dusan Keckarevic
Summary: The study analyzed Y chromosome flow in 1200 Serbian males from three geographical regions, showing highest haplotype diversity and discrimination capacity in samples from present-day Serbia. The haplogroup composition was similar across datasets, with I-M170, E-P170, and R-M198 being dominant. Within the historical dataset, I2a1-P37.2 was the most prevalent haplogroup.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL-GENETICS
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qiliang Ding, Ya Hu, Amnon Koren, Andrew G. Clark
Summary: This study found significant variation in Y-chromosome mutation rates among different haplogroups, which may be a likely cause of branch length heterogeneity in phylogenetic trees.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Zhihan Zhou, Zhimin Li, Yining Yao, Jinglei Qian, Qiqi Ji, Chengchen Shao, Jianhui Xie
Summary: The Y-chromosomal haplogroup tree has various applications in anthropology, archaeology, and population genetics. This study identified a group of potential phylogenetic informative Y-InDels in the dominant East Asian haplogroup O-M175, which provides a supplement for updating and applying Y-chromosomal markers.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
C. Escouflaire, A. Capitan
Summary: This article analyzed pedigree information and whole-genome sequence data of males from 12 bovine breeds in France, highlighting differences in paternal lineages and the presence of major male founder effects. The results pave the way for future studies on the effects of Y-chromosome haplotypes on male reproductive performances and the conservation of Y-chromosome diversity.