A case study in illustrating the potential contribution of ancient DNA approach to humna evolutionary studies is the reconstruction of the peopling of southern Italy. Since prehistoric times, this area of the Mediterranean basin has been crossed by a complex network of migration of different people, leading to a heterogeneous pattern of both cultural and genetic interactions. To help clarify the genetic composition of southern Italian peoples, a population level survey of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) variation on both ancient and present samples was undertaken. DNAs were extracted from bones and teeth obtained from different sites in southern Italy. Procedures in sample preparation, DNA extraction, purification and amplification were performed following all precautionary measures and criteria recommended in ancient DNA analysed. The analysist of extant populations from southern Italy and various Mediterranean countries applied a diachronic comparison and a phylogeographic approach in order to reconstruct the population dynamics in the area during prehistory.
MARTINEZ-LABARGA, M.c., Metspalu, E., Babalini, C., Casalotti, R., Castellana, G., Contini, I., et al. (2002). Reconstructing the peopling of southern Italy: molecular characterization of Bronze Age human remains.. In Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress on: “Science and Technology for the safeguard of Cultural Heritage in the Mediterranean Basin”, July 9-14 2001, Alcalá de Henares, Spain, (pp.640-646). Roma : CNR-Progetto Finalizzato Beni Culturali.
Reconstructing the peopling of southern Italy: molecular characterization of Bronze Age human remains.
MARTINEZ-LABARGA, MARIA CRISTINA;CONTINI, IRENE;SCANO, GIUSEPPINA;RICKARDS, OLGA
2002-01-01
Abstract
A case study in illustrating the potential contribution of ancient DNA approach to humna evolutionary studies is the reconstruction of the peopling of southern Italy. Since prehistoric times, this area of the Mediterranean basin has been crossed by a complex network of migration of different people, leading to a heterogeneous pattern of both cultural and genetic interactions. To help clarify the genetic composition of southern Italian peoples, a population level survey of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) variation on both ancient and present samples was undertaken. DNAs were extracted from bones and teeth obtained from different sites in southern Italy. Procedures in sample preparation, DNA extraction, purification and amplification were performed following all precautionary measures and criteria recommended in ancient DNA analysed. The analysist of extant populations from southern Italy and various Mediterranean countries applied a diachronic comparison and a phylogeographic approach in order to reconstruct the population dynamics in the area during prehistory.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
