Genetic diversity of lactase persistence in East African populations

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Authors

Hisham Y. Hassan · Bahrain Center for Strategic International and Energy Studies

Anke van Erp · Radboud University Nijmegen

Martin Jaeger · Radboud University Medical Center

Hanan Tahir · University of Medical Sciences and Technology

Marije Oosting · Radboud University Medical Center

Leo A. B. Joosten · Radboud University Medical Center

Mihai G. Netea

Abstract

These data indicate that a combination of socio-economic, ethnic and evolutionary factors converged to shape the genetic structure of lactase persistence in East African populations.

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Digestive system and related health Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease

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Published in: BMC Research Notes

Volume 9, Issue 1, pp. 8-8

DOI: 10.1186/s13104-015-1833-1

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Genetic diversity of lactase persistence in East African populations

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