Mitochondrial and Y-chromosome diversity of the Tharus (Nepal): a reservoir of genetic variation
Simona FornarinoMaria PalaVincenza BattagliaRamona MarantaAlessandro AchilliG. ModianoAntonio TorroniOrnella SeminoS Santachiara-Benerecetti
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