Critical Reflection on the Study of the Genetic Composition of the Ecuadorian Population
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https://doi.org/10.47464/MetroCiencia/vol32/4/2024/82-84Keywords:
genes and ancestry, Ecuador, geneticsAbstract
The letter to the editor on the genetic composition of the Ecuadorian population offers important contributions to the knowledge of the country's genetic diversity1. The study uses 46 AIM-InDels markers, providing a valuable estimate of the miscegenation in three key regions: Amazon, Coast and Sierra. This approach allows to visualize how Native American, European and African ancestry varies according to different areas, reflecting part of the complex history of Ecuador. However, I would like to point out some limitations and areas where further research could enrich these findings.
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