This is the first study reporting next-generation sequencing data in Indian populations. We explore the genetic consequences of the particular Indian demographic history with founder effects, interpopulation segregation, a unique complex social structure with a caste system and elevated frequency of consanguineous marriages.

This study has been led by IBE researchers from the J. Bertranpetit's Lab.

Reference Article: Juyal, G., Mondal, M., Luisi, P., Laayouni, H., Sood, A., Midha, V., Heutink, P., Bertranpetit, J., Thelma, B. K., Casals, F. 2014. Population and genomic lessons from genetic analysis of two Indian populations. Human Genetics 1-15. DOI 10.1007/s00439-014-1462-0