DNA of the Dragon: Wales' Genetic Journey

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Explore the rich and complex genetic history of Wales, a captivating journey from ancient hunter-gatherers to present-day Welsh citizens. Discover how archaeology, history, and groundbreaking genetic studies reveal the unique ancestry of the Welsh people and their connections to other Celtic nations. Perfect for anyone fascinated by history, genetics, and Welsh heritage! #WelshDNA #CelticGenetics #WelshHistory #GeneticArchaeology #BritishIsles #WelshHeritage #AncientDNA #PopulationGenetics #AncestryResearch Links to Research Articles: Brace et al., 2019 Ancient genomes indicate population replacement in Early Neolithic Britain. Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41559-019-0871-9 Olalde et al., 2018 The Beaker phenomenon and the genomic transformation of northwest Europe. Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/nature25738 Booth, 2019 Mobility and the mid-third millennium BCE: Beaker genomes reveal a period of demographic change in Britain. Link: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/antiquity/article/mobility-and-the-midthird-millennium-bce-beaker-genomes-reveal-a-period-of-demographic-change-in-britain/4DDF962CCF99FF7D2E0E6405BBEBCC4E Busby et al., 2012 The peopling of Europe and the cautionary tale of Y chromosome lineage R-M269. Link: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspb.2011.1044 Leslie et al., 2015 The fine-scale genetic structure of the British population. Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/nature14230 Schiffels et al., 2016 Iron Age and Anglo-Saxon genomes from East England reveal British migration history. Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms10408 Capelli et al., 2003 A Y chromosome census of the British Isles. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982203003533 Sykes, 2006 Blood of the Isles: Exploring the Genetic Roots of Our Tribal History. Link: Book Information Galvani & Slatkin, 2003 Evaluating plague and smallpox as historical selective pressures for the CCR5-Δ32 HIV-resistance allele. Link: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2434928100 Longley et al., 2011 00:00 - Introduction 00:40- Hunter-Gatherers 01:02 - Anatolian Farmers 02:01 - Bell Beaker culture and Steppe migration 04:15 - Celts 06:11 - Romans 07:07 - Anglo-Saxons 07:49 - Vikings 08:23 - Normans 08:50 - Modern Genetic Diversity and Immigration 09:30 - Mitochondrial DNA and Maternal Lineages 10:14 - Geographic Isolation and Its Effects 10:44 - Modern Genetic Diversity and Immigration 09:30 - Mitochondrial DNA and Maternal Lineages 10:14 - Geographic Isolation and Its Effects 10:44 - Cultural and Linguistic Isolation 11:10 - Welsh Surnames 15:44 - Conclusion