Inferring the Most Likely Geographical Origin of mtDNA Sequence Profiles

@article{Egeland2004InferringTM,
  title={Inferring the Most Likely Geographical Origin of mtDNA Sequence Profiles},
  author={Thore Egeland and Hege M. B{\o}velstad and Geir Storvik and Antonio Salas},
  journal={Annals of Human Genetics},
  year={2004},
  volume={68}
}
In a number of practical cases it is important to determine the likely geographical origin of an individual or a biological sample. A dead body, old bones or a sample of semen may be available. Information on where the sample might come from can assist investigation or research. The first part of this paper is independent of specific data structure. We formulate the problem as a classification problem. Bayes' theorem allows different sources of information or data to be reconciled conveniently… 
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