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To: JudyinCanada

This is more then likely why.

“Overview. Amish represent a collection of different demes or genetically closed communities. Since almost all Amish descend from about 500 18th-century founders, genetic disorders that come out due to inbreeding exist in more isolated districts (an example of the founder effect).”


8,859 posted on 12/19/2023 8:41:53 PM PST by Spunky
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To: Spunky

Yes, that would make sense. It’s been an isolated community in Canada for years.


8,863 posted on 12/19/2023 8:45:51 PM PST by JudyinCanada (America's enemies want you to "trust the plan." Fight in reality, not the rabbit holes.)
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