Neolithic genomes reveal a distinct ancient HLA allele pool and population transformation in Europe
A. Immel, C. Rinne, J. Meadows, R. Barquera, A. Szolek, F. Pierini, J. Susat, L. Boehme, J. Dose, J. Bonczarowska, C. Drummer, K. Fuchs, D. Ellinghaus, J. C. Kaessens, M. Furholt, , B. Krause-Kyora
The paper analyzes Neolithic genomes from Germany to show genetic heterogeneity and a high hunter-gatherer ancestry component in a WBC population, with distinct HLA allele pools related to viral immunity.
bioRxiv · Nov 21, 2019 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology