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Genetic Diversity of 27 Y-STRs in Two Jordanian Subpopulations: Bedouins and Fellahin.

Almuthanna K Alkaraki, Mohammad B Alsliman, Mohammad M Twait, Miguel A Alfonso-Sánchez, Jose A Peña

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Almuthanna K AlkarakiDepartment of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Yarmouk University, Irbid 21163, Jordan.ORCID 0000-0003-0983-1348
Mohammad B AlslimanDepartment of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Yarmouk University, Irbid 21163, Jordan.ORCID 0009-0002-5367-1425
Mohammad M TwaitDepartment of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Yarmouk University, Irbid 21163, Jordan.ORCID 0009-0005-4522-0159
Miguel A Alfonso-SánchezDepartment of Genetics, Physical Anthropology and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Barrio Sarriena s/n, 48940 Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-1261-2624
Jose A PeñaDepartment of Genetics, Physical Anthropology and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Barrio Sarriena s/n, 48940 Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-2952-8461

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Abstract

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objectivesThe Bedouins (nomads) and the Fellahin (farmers) of Jordan represent two distinct subpopulations, characterized by unique lifestyles, settlement patterns, and linguistic features. This study aims to estimate the frequency of 27 Y-STRs in these two Jordanian subpopulations, along with various forensic parameters and paternal lineage comparisons with neighboring populations.

methodsTwenty-seven Y-STRs were typed in two major Jordanian subpopulations: Bedouin nomads (

resultsThe Y-haplogroup predictions revealed differences in the predicted lineage composition based on the Y-STR profiles. The predicted J1a2a1a2 haplogroup predominated among the Bedouins (74.3%), whereas the Fellahin displayed a more heterogeneous profile, with notable frequencies of J1 (40%) and J2 (17.3%). Furthermore, the Fellahin exhibited remarkable genetic diversity and significant gene flow, providing plausible evidence of kinship with neighboring Levantine and Arabian groups. In contrast, the Bedouins showed consistently lower diversity across multiple loci, indicating long-term tribal isolation and, therefore, the potential effects of genetic drift. The MDS and centroid analyses positioned the Fellahin among the genetically interconnected Middle Eastern populations, while the Bedouins were clustered with the Arabian Peninsula populations.

conclusionsOverall, the contrasting genetic signatures of the two Jordanian subpopulations reflect their settlement patterns and sociocultural practices. In addition, the Y-STR dataset generated in this study enhances the Jordanian forensic database and to extends our understanding of paternal lineage structures in the West Asian/Levantine region.

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ArabsChromosomes, Human, YGenetic VariationMicrosatellite RepeatsGenetics, PopulationHaplotypesHumansJordanMaleMiddle Eastern PeoplePhylogenyBedouinsFellahinJordanpopulation geneticsY-STRs

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PMCPMC12941257

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