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Cross-cultural estimation of the human generation interval for use in genetics- based population divergence studies

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Fenner, Jack N.·2005·American Journal of Physical Anthropology

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The length of the human generation interval is a key parameter when using genetics to date population divergence events. However, no consensus exists regarding the generation interval length, and a wide variety of interval lengths have been used in recent studies. This makes comparison between studies difficult, and questions the accuracy of divergence date estimations. Recent genealogy-based research suggests that the male generation interval is substantially longer than the female interval, and that both are greater than the values commonly used in genetics studies. This study evaluates each of these hypotheses in a broader cross-cultural context, using data from both nation states and recent hunter-gatherer societies. Both hypotheses are supported by this study; therefore, revised estimates of male, female, and overall human generation interval lengths are proposed. The nearly universal, cross-cultural nature of the evidence justifies using these proposed estimates in Y-chromosomal, mitochondrial, and autosomal DNA-based population divergence studies.

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Authors
Fenner, J. N.
Affiliations
University of Wyoming (US)
Corresponding author
Fenner, Jack N.
Venue
American Journal of Physical Anthropology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2005-10
Volume
128
Issue
2
Pages
415-423
ISSN
  • 0002-9483 (ISSN-L)
  • 1096-8644
OpenAlex
W2084407487
Cited by
508
References
59
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FWCI
4.30
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • American Journal of Physical Anthropology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • ANU Open Research (Australian National University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Forensic and Genetic Research
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genetic diversity and population structure
  • Social Sciences › Anthropology › Race, Genetics, and Society
Keywords
genealogy, hunter-gatherers, cross-cultural comparison, mitochondrial DNA, autosomal DNA, human population genetics
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Cross-Cultural Comparison, DNA, Mitochondrial, Family Characteristics, Female, Genetics, Population, Humans, Male, Models, Genetic

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