[colorado tanker]

The article refers to "relic" populations on the peripheries of Asia, such as the Ainu, Hmong and some Tibetans and Andamanese. This really caught my eye, however:

A finding of particular interest is that the Andamanese do not carry another Y chromosome signature, known as Marker RPS4Y, that is common among Australian aborigines.

Now, if only this came from a reliable source instead of the New York Times! :-))

[CarrotAndStick]

:)

[blam]

Most Europeans can trace their roots to northern India/Pakistan. This is a map of the predominant male lines in Europe, R1a & R1b. 90% of the Irish and Spanish are R1b and all other Europeans are 68% R1b.

[blam]

"The article refers to "relic" populations on the peripheries of Asia, such as the Ainu, Hmong and some Tibetans and Andamanese.

Origins Of The Ainu