The Significance of Ancient Mitochondrial DNA in Establishing Genetic Ancestry
2024-05
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The Significance of Ancient Mitochondrial DNA in Establishing Genetic Ancestry
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2024-05
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Within this study, the mitochondrial genomes of ancient Homo sapiens were analyzed to mark ancestral connections among the ancient people of the Caribbean and Puerto Rico; samples examined were found across Southern and Central America. Literature references house large amounts of genomic data which can be compared to each other. These papers show that mitochondrial DNA can help make connections between groups through maternal haplogroup identification. This project not only compiled and organized this data but gave insight to how mitochondrial DNA can be used to find genetic links among a group of ancient people which can later be compared to modern.
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Advisor: Dr. Maria Nieves-Colón
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This research was supported by the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP).
This research was supported by the Anthropological Genetics Lab in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota.
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Lindahl, Laena E.. (2024). The Significance of Ancient Mitochondrial DNA in Establishing Genetic Ancestry. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/263050.
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