African Genomic Variation

Title

African Genomic Variation

Authors

Sarah Tishkoff

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Description

Sarah Tishkoff, the David and Lyn Silfen University Professor in Genetics and Biology at the University of Pennsylvania, will discuss the results of recent analyses of genome-scale genetic variation in geographically, linguistically, and ethnically diverse African populations for the purpose of reconstructing human evolutionary history in Africa and the genetic basis of adaption to diverse environments.

Publication Date

9-24-2013

Keywords

Africa, genomic variation, genetics, African populations, human evolutionary history, adaptation, diverse environments

Disciplines

Genetics and Genomics

African Genomic Variation
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