Genomics and African queens: Diversity within Ethiopian genomes reveals imprints of historical events
Thursday, June 21, 2012 - 15:30
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have started to unveil the genetic heritage of Ethiopian populations, who are among the most diverse in the world, and lie at the gateway from Africa. They found that the genomes of some Ethiopian populations bear striking similarities to those of populations in Israel and Syria, a potential genetic legacy of the Queen of Sheba and her companions.