Genetic Diversity of Central Yupik Eskimos

Document Type

Article

Authors

Edward M. Scott, Arctic Investigations Activities, Centers for Disease Control, Anchorage, Alaska
Rita C. Wright, Arctic Investigations Activities, Centers for Disease Control, Anchorage, Alaska

Abstract

Allele frequencies for six polymorphic erythrocytic enzymes were determined in 1252 people from 25 Central Yupik Eskimo villages. The genetic diversity among these villages was greater than that of Eskimo-Aleut groups who speak different languages.

Recommended Citation

Scott, Edward M. and Wright, Rita C. (1983) "Genetic Diversity of Central Yupik Eskimos," Human Biology: Vol. 55: Iss. 2, Article 25.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/humbiol/vol55/iss2/25