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Irish DNA

Mapping Irish DNA

By Dave Lewis, Editorial Assistant
February / March 2018

January 29, 2018 by 1 Comment

In a study published late December in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers have found 10 genetic groupings that mirror the ancient and medieval boundaries of Irish kingdoms: Ulster, Leinster, Munster, and Connacht. The study was explored by a team of Irish, American, and British scientists that analyzed data from 194 Irish people with four generations of ancestry tied to … [Read more...] about Mapping Irish DNA

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