In order to reconstruct Bulgarian paternal genetic history, we have analyzed the Y chromosome diversity across the country. This initial effort was performed through genotyping of 13 biallelic markers in a sample of 127 Bulgarian males. These markers define the main Y chromosome haplogroups and some of their subclades. We have determined five predominant haplogroups, which probably reflect three different steps in the colonization of the Balkan Peninsula. The obtained pattern of the Bulgarian Y chromosome diversity was compared to that of populations previously analyzed at the same phylogenetic resolution. Based on this comparison and on historical data, we have estimated definitely greater Indo-European (IE) than Central Asian (Altaic, AL) contribution to the modern Bulgarian gene pool.
Y-chromosomal haplogroups in Bulgarians
FORNARINO, SIMONA;GRUGNI, VIOLA;SEMINO, ORNELLA;
2009-01-01
Abstract
In order to reconstruct Bulgarian paternal genetic history, we have analyzed the Y chromosome diversity across the country. This initial effort was performed through genotyping of 13 biallelic markers in a sample of 127 Bulgarian males. These markers define the main Y chromosome haplogroups and some of their subclades. We have determined five predominant haplogroups, which probably reflect three different steps in the colonization of the Balkan Peninsula. The obtained pattern of the Bulgarian Y chromosome diversity was compared to that of populations previously analyzed at the same phylogenetic resolution. Based on this comparison and on historical data, we have estimated definitely greater Indo-European (IE) than Central Asian (Altaic, AL) contribution to the modern Bulgarian gene pool.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.