Abstract
We describe the complete mitochondrial genome sequence of an adult male skeleton, discovered at Cañadón Misioneros (Santa Cruz Province, Argentina), and dated 70 ± 30 years before present. The DNA sequence corresponded to haplogroup D4h3a5, native to the Americas and exclusive to the south of Patagonia, where it has been observed both in ancient and present-day individuals. This is the first mitochondrial DNA data of the Atlantic coast of Patagonia of sufficient resolution to permit classification at the subhaplogroup level. The implications for the genetic affinities of populations of this region of Patagonia will be discussed in the context of available genetic and archaeological information.
Translated title of the contribution | First complete mitochondrial genome sequence from human skeletal remains of the coast of Santa Cruz, Argentina |
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Original language | Spanish |
Pages (from-to) | 119-131 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Magallania |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- Ancient DNA
- Mitochondrial DNA
- Native Americans
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences