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Allele frequencies for eight STR loci (HUMTH01, HUMVWA31A, HUMCSF1PO, HUMTPOX, D3S1358, D8S1179, D18S51, D19S253) have been analysed in the Bubi population of Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. For all loci, no deviation from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium was found. Data obtained were compared with that of Caucasian and African populations. Significant differences were found for all systems between all the black populations compared and the Caucasoid population. Similarities were observed between the Bubi and Zimbabweans, and also with African American populations. Also, more affinities were observed between Zimbabweans and Ugandans and Ovambos than between these groups and the Bubi population. From these comparisons it is suggested that in Africa, as in other continents, there is a certain genetic heterogeneity.
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Received: 9 May 2000 / Accepted: 19 September 2000
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Gené, M., Moreno, P., Borrego, N. et al. The Bubi population of Equatorial Guinea characterised by HUMTH01, HUMVWA31A, HUMCSF1PO, HUMTPOX, D3S1358, D8S1179, D18S51 and D19S253 STR polymorphisms. Int J Leg Med 114, 298–300 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004140000184
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s004140000184