Genetic marker variation in coastal populations of Chile

Authors: Llop E.¹; Harb Z.¹; Moreno R.¹; Rothhammer F.²

Source: Homo, Volume 53, Number 2, November 2002 , pp. 170-177(8)

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Abstract:

Gene frequencies for nine genetic marker systems are presented for the following Chilean coastal populations: Paposo, Carelmapu, Laitec and Ukika. Historical and anthropological data suggest the presence of descendants of the Amerindian populations, specifically of Changos, Cuncos, Chonos and Yamanas in these populations. Results indicate that the studied groups maintain an important aboriginal genetic composition. According to Amerindian admixture estimates, the genetic isolation of coastal populations is lower than that of inland populations, suggesting that proximity to the sea facilitated gene flow. Genetic distances and dendrograms were obtained for these populations and another four Chilean Indian populations. Results agree with expectations, taking geographic isolation and non-aboriginal admixture into account.

Language: English

Document Type: Original article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1078/0018-442X-00044

Affiliations: 1: Programa de Genética Humana – Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas Facultad de Medicina – Universidad de Chile 2: Departamento de Argueologia y Museológia Facultad de Cienzia Soziales, Administrativasy Económicas, Universidad de Tampere

Publication date: 2002-11-01