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Category: mtDNA Haplogroups

Studies have shown that Europeans fall into one of several main mtDNA haplogroups: H, I, J, K, N1, T, U2e, U3, Ur, X, W, U5, and V. mtDNA Haplogroup H is one of the most dominant maternal family groups in Europe, representing approximately 40% of the mtDNA gene pool in populations in various parts of Europe and extending as far as western Asia. Recent publications have provided significant advances in our understanding of mtDNA Haplogroup H and its subclades:

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