Genetic and genomic insights of the Comcáac people - PubMed
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- #Indigenous
- #Genomics
- The Comcáac (Seri) are an indigenous group from the Sonoran Desert in Mexico.
- Genetic studies since the 1990s show marked differentiation due to historical bottlenecks.
- Research covers cirrhosis risk, pathogen adaptation, metabolism, BMI, immune responses, and more.
- Recent studies use omics technologies, including whole-genome sequencing.
- Findings provide insights into phenotypic traits and medical predispositions of the Comcáac.