Genetic affinity and admixture of northern Thai people along their migration route in northern Thailand: Evidence from autosomal STR loci

• Main Authors: Kutanan W., Kampuansai J., Colonna V., Nakbunlung S., Lertvicha P., Seielstad M., Bertorelle G., Kangwanpong D.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79952124614&partnerID=40&md5=913f6acb4644fff07d69d98a1d672cd7; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21107341; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/7412
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

The Khon Mueang (KM) are the largest group of northern Thai people. Our previous mtDNA studies have suggested an admixture process among the KM with the earlier Mon-Khmer-speaking inhabitants of this region. In this study, we evaluate genetic affinities and admixture among 10 KM populations in north...