Human Mitochondrial DNA and the Evolution of Homo sapiens
Human Mitochondrial DNA and the Evolution of Homo sapiens
Mitochondrial DNA is one of the most explored genetic systems because of what it can tell us about the human past. This volume takes a unique perspective, presenting the disparate strands that must be tied together to exploit this system. From molecular biology to anthropology, statistics to ancient DNA, this first volume of three presents the global picture of human mitochondrial DNA variation. It takes a critical look at the field, flagging the problems, as well as the successes, and always placing the mitochondrial phylogeny centre stage.
Prerequisites and Caveats
Mitochondrial DNA in Homo SapiensThe Transmission and Segregation of Mitochondrial DNA in Homo Sapiens
Numts Revisited
Estimation of Mutation Rates and Coalescence Times: Some Caveats
Postmortem Damage of Mitochondrial DNA
Lab-Specific Mutation Processes
Evolution of Human mtDNA
The World mtDNA Phylogeny
The Pioneer Settlement of Modern Humans in Asia
Ancient DNA and the Neanderthals
A Model for the Dispersal of Modern Humans out of Africa.
Bandelt, Hans-Jürgen
Richards, Martin
Macaulay, Vincent
| ISBN | 978-3-642-06868-3 |
|---|---|
| Article number | 9783642068683 |
| Media type | Book |
| Copyright year | 2010 |
| Publisher | Springer, Berlin |
| Length | XIV, 271 pages |
| Illustrations | XIV, 271 p. |
| Language | English |
