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From: "R. Stevens" <>
Subject: Re: [DNA] DNA of Birger Jarl
Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 08:00:33 -0400
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Subject: Re: [DNA] DNA of Birger Jarl


> One thing about Sweden is that the eastern portion is more I1a and other
> groups, such as R1a and N3, while the western, especially near the border
> with
> Norway has large R1b populations. There are some distinct geographical
> patterns, even based on the short haplotypes Karlsson worked with.
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I was surprised by the facts that, at least in the Karlsson study, there was
nearly twice as much R1b1c in Sweden as R1a1 and R1a*, and I1a was 37%
rather than the 50% or more I expected.

Interesting study. Thanks again!

Rich

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