Mitochondrial DNA structure of an isolated Tunisian Berber population and its relationship with Mediterranean populations

• Main Authors: Nizar Ben Halim (Author), Sana Hsouna (Author), Khaled Lasram (Author), Mariem Chargui (Author), Laaroussi Khemira (Author), Rachid Saidane (Author), Sonia Abdelhak (Author), Rym Kefi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Douiret is an isolated Berber population from South-Eastern Tunisia. The strong geographic and cultural isolation characterising this population might have contributed to remarkable endogamy and consanguinity, which were practiced for several centuries. Aim: The objective of this study i...