@sagaknitter @vikingwomenfilm Krzewińska, M., Bjørnstad, G., Skoglund, P., Olason, P. I., Bill, J., Götherström, A., & Hagelberg, E. (2015). Mitochondrial DNA variation in the Viking age population of Norway. Phil. Trans. R. Soc. B, 370(1660) This grave definitely didn’t get the attention as it deserved! https://t.co/eKTuPAaJvz
Mitochondrial DNA variation in the Viking age population of Norway.
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Discussions show strong interest through mentions of specific haplotypes like 'Hg K' and references to ancient population shifts, reflecting curiosity and engagement. Some comments, such as questioning inaccuracies, suggest active critical thinking, while others highlight the potential for these findings to reshape perceptions of Viking history.
Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the genetic findings and support the implications regarding Viking female roles and migrations.
The posts demonstrate high curiosity about ancient DNA analysis, Viking history, and how genetics shape understanding of European ancestry.
Many respondents reference specific details like haplogroup frequencies and ancient signatures, indicating thoughtful engagement.
The discussions touch upon broader historical and anthropological issues, suggesting moderate influence of the article on public understanding of Viking genetics.
Abstract in brief
- The study analyzed mitochondrial DNA from 80 ancient Norwegian skeletons to explore their genetic origins and their contribution to European gene pools during the Viking Age.
- Findings show that these ancient Norwegians were genetically similar to ancient Icelanders, Shetland, and Orkney populations, and they had different haplogroup frequencies compared to modern Norwegians, suggesting genetic shifts over time.
- The research indicates that Viking women played a key role in overseas expansion and colonization, especially in Iceland, with some individuals carrying rare or uncommon haplotypes that are less frequent today in Norway.
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@Tom_Rowsell any inaccuracies here? https://t.co/Py4kXy1jLF
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"Hg K* may be an ancient Scandinavian signature because its frequency in ancient Icelanders was 13%." Mitochondrial DNA variation in the Viking age population of Norway. Phil. Trans. R. Soc. B 370: 20130384. https://t.co/SrpB5SOJ3z
Supplementary material for Krzewińska et al.. 2015 Mitochondrial DNA variation in the Viking Age population of Norway, Phil. Trans. R. Soc. B. 370 doi: 10.1098/rstb.2013.0384
Mitochondrial DNA variation in the Viking age population of Norway | Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences https://t.co/E3VT01Pibg https://t.co/iLNemLwRgV
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@thecoastguy 2 Siberians have a lot of Norse DNA (or visa-versa). They're all just Norsemen running/boating all along the fertile regions south of the ice-cap. EU is another form, and is not the evil you think it is Refs https://t.co/hVmXoJNwzI https://t.co/ZxfOxlPr92 https://t.co/lojzZGsuhB
@OneAngryGamerHD @StephanieRctAlt HIV infects both gay and straight people. How common HIV is in a population is in no way indicative of how many of that population are gay. A retrovirus like HIV would show up in DNA. Which has not been the case in studies of ancient Viking DNA. https://t.co/sqMBlt8I1P
@sagaknitter @vikingwomenfilm Krzewińska, M., Bjørnstad, G., Skoglund, P., Olason, P. I., Bill, J., Götherström, A., & Hagelberg, E. (2015). Mitochondrial DNA variation in the Viking age population of Norway. Phil. Trans. R. Soc. B, 370(1660) This grave definitely didn’t get the attention as it deserved! https://t.co/eKTuPAaJvz
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