Human Mitochondrial DNA and the Evolution of Homo sapiens
Author | : Hans-Jürgen Bandelt |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 276 |
Release | : 2006-09-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783540317890 |
ISBN-13 | : 3540317899 |
Rating | : 4/5 (899 Downloads) |
Download or read book Human Mitochondrial DNA and the Evolution of Homo sapiens written by Hans-Jürgen Bandelt and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-09-05 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mitochondrial DNA is one of the most closely explored genetic systems, because it can tell us so much about the human past. This book 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 a comprehensive global picture and a critical appraisal of human mitochondrial DNA variation.