Y-Haplogroup Investigation for 4 Ancient Caribbean Individuals

Abstract

This poster describes the process and outcome of an investigation into the Y-chromosome lineages of ancient Caribbean individuals. Y chromosome haplogroup identification is important for the reconstruction of Caribbean patrilineal ancestries given the effects of European colonization on the region. Male biased admixture during colonization has obstructed reconstruction of indigenous Y haplogroup identities in the region, so ancient DNA is a valuable tool to answer these questions. Background information, my contribution to Dr. Maria Nieves-Colón's broader Caribbean Genomics project, and visualization of the results thus far are included in this poster. This work has been completed as part of an undergraduate research opportunity through the UROP program.