HLA genes and surnames show a similar genetic structure in Lombardy: Does this reflect part of the history of the region?

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The cluster analysis of eleven provinces of Lombardy in northern Italy shows that the genetic structure of the region is a function of two independent parameters HLA allele frequencies and surnames. The similar genetic structure shown by these two independent sets reflect the ancient history of this most populated region that is preserved in the present population.

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Variations of somatotype in elderly Sardinians

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A description on the age-related variations of somatotype in a cross-sectionalsample of healthy elderly subjects from Sardinia, Italy is provided. The results show a dominance of the endo- and mesomorphic components in the elderly subjects, with less development of ectomorphy than in younger individuals.

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Polymorphic alu insertions in five north-west Italian populations

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The frequencies of eight human polymorphic Alu insertion loci in population samples from five towns in North-West Italy are analyzed. The study provides the data on Alu insertion polymorphism which is greater than anticipated degree of isolation.

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