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Genetic studies

The use of genetic data to study the origins and migration patterns of Jewish populations.

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Jan 27, 2026

What mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) lineages are prevalent in Jewish maternal ancestry and how do they differ by community?

() in Jewish populations shows a mix of patterns: some communities — most notably and certain small, isolated groups — display strong dominated by a few maternal lineages, while most non‑Ashkenazi com...

Jan 20, 2026

How do genetic studies of non-paternity rates compare across continents and centuries?

Genetic work over recent decades—ranging from Y‑chromosome pedigree reconstructions spanning centuries to modern DNA paternity tests—generally converges on low non‑paternity (extra‑pair paternity, EPP...