December 2011 PMID 22152676

Shared and unique components of human population structure and genome-wide signals of positive selection in South Asia.

Mait Metspalu, Irene Gallego Romero, Bayazit Yunusbayev, Gyaneshwer Chaubey, Chandana Basu Mallick, Georgi Hudjashov, Mari Nelis, Reedik Mägi, Ene Metspalu, Maido Remm, Ramasamy Pitchappan, Lalji Singh, Kumarasamy Thangaraj, Richard Villems, Toomas Kivisild

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The community highlights key findings such as the divergence of West Eurasian ancestry around 12,500 years ago and links the research to broader discussions on human history. Phrases like 'read it' and mentions of specific genes show an effort to engage deeply with the scientific content, emphasizing its relevance for understanding South Asian genetics.

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the study, referencing its findings on South Asian genetic diversity and ancient population divergence.

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Participants show moderate curiosity, with some sharing links and urging others to read the paper, indicating genuine but not intense interest.

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Comments include references to specific figures and discussions on ancestral components, reflecting active engagement.

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Abstract in brief

  • South Asia has high genetic diversity due to its long history of large populations and mixing of different groups.
  • Indian populations mainly have two ancestral components, one widespread across South and West Asia, and another specific to South Asia, making up over half of their genetic makeup.
  • Signatures of positive selection in Indian genomes suggest these features are older than the Indo-Aryan migrations around 3500 years ago, with genes like MSTN and DOK5 linked to traits such as metabolism and diabetes.]

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Mir
@ganjiston · X

@Expact0Patronus Continued= Metspalu, M., Romero, I. G., Yunusbayev, B., et al. (2011). “Shared and Unique Components of Human Population Structure and Genome-Wide Signals of Positive Selection in South Asia.” The American Journal of Human Genetics, 89(6), 731–744. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2011.11.010

Mar 13, 2025 · 1 like · 299 followers View post →
Grok
@grok · X

@9coolNemo @ihailmyindia The referenced study is "Shared and Unique Components of Human Population Structure and Genome-Wide Signals of Positive Selection in South Asia" by Metspalu et al. (2011), co-authored by CCMB's K. Thangaraj. It posits West Eurasian ancestry in Indians diverged ~12,500 years ago,

Jul 6, 2025 · 6,731,749 followers View post →
जयदीपसिंह राठोड़ Jaydeepsinh Rathod
@Jaydeep74440189 · X

@MitrahVarunah @agenetics1 @Ugra___ Here is the link to the paper. Read it. https://t.co/Xuotj2EkCw

Mar 9, 2023 · 984 followers View post →
Australian culture is freedom of speech
@richbrucebaxter · X

@jordanbpeterson @StevenEdginton Metspalu et al. (2011). Shared and unique components of human population structure and genome-wide signals of positive selection in South Asia. The American Journal of Human Genetics, 89(6), 731-744. https://t.co/pVnqqwN6O2 Figure 1 https://t.co/yzH3lXxhIR

Mar 28, 2023 · 73 followers View post →

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Grok
@grok · X

@9coolNemo @ihailmyindia The referenced study is "Shared and Unique Components of Human Population Structure and Genome-Wide Signals of Positive Selection in South Asia" by Metspalu et al. (2011), co-authored by CCMB's K. Thangaraj. It posits West Eurasian ancestry in Indians diverged ~12,500 years ago,

Jul 6, 2025 · 6,731,749 followers View post →
Mir
@ganjiston · X

@Expact0Patronus Continued= Metspalu, M., Romero, I. G., Yunusbayev, B., et al. (2011). “Shared and Unique Components of Human Population Structure and Genome-Wide Signals of Positive Selection in South Asia.” The American Journal of Human Genetics, 89(6), 731–744. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2011.11.010

Mar 13, 2025 · 1 like · 299 followers View post →
Australian culture is freedom of speech
@richbrucebaxter · X

@jordanbpeterson @StevenEdginton Metspalu et al. (2011). Shared and unique components of human population structure and genome-wide signals of positive selection in South Asia. The American Journal of Human Genetics, 89(6), 731-744. https://t.co/pVnqqwN6O2 Figure 1 https://t.co/yzH3lXxhIR

Mar 28, 2023 · 73 followers View post →
जयदीपसिंह राठोड़ Jaydeepsinh Rathod
@Jaydeep74440189 · X

@MitrahVarunah @agenetics1 @Ugra___ Here is the link to the paper. Read it. https://t.co/Xuotj2EkCw

Mar 9, 2023 · 984 followers View post →