In this thesis, Dr. Jin presents the distribution of ancestral chromosomal segments in the admixed genome, which could provide the information needed to explore population admixture dynamics. The author derives accurate population histories of African Americans and Mexicans using genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) data. Mapping the genetic background facilitates the study of natural selection in the admixed population, and the author identifies the signals of selection in African Americans since their African ancestors left for America. He further demonstrates that many of the selection signals were associated with African American-specific high-risk diseases such as prostate cancer and hypertension, suggesting an important role these disease-related genes might have played in adapting to their new environment. Lastly, the author reveals the complexity of natural selection in shaping human susceptibility to disease. The thesis significantly advances our understanding of the recent population admixture, adaptation to local environment and its health implications.
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Publisher
Springer
ISBN-13
9789401774062
eBay Product ID (ePID)
220810213
Product Key Features
Author
Wenfei Jin
Publication Name
Admixture Dynamics, Natural Selection and Diseases in Admixed Populations
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Engineering & Technology, Biology, Mathematics
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
114 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
155mm
Item Weight
3564g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Wenfei Jin
Series Title
Springer Theses
Country/Region of Manufacture
Netherlands
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