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Mitochondrial DNA variation in ranked caste groups of Maharashtra (India) and its implication on genetic relationships and origins

Sangita Roy Human Genetics and Genomics Division Indian Institute of Chemical Biology Kolkata India
,
Chitra Thakur (Mahadik) Research Society B.J. Wadia Hospital for Children Parel Mumbai India
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Partha P. Majumder Anthropology & Human Genetics Unit Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata India
Pages 443-454 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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