M4

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M4 is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of M4''67-T16311C!, formed about 11,000 years ago, defined by 4 mutations; TheYtree curates 3 sub-clades and 16 samples under this lineage (Scientific 12 / Ancient 4).

Key facts

Upstream lineageM4''67-T16311C!
Downstream sub-clades3
Defining mutations4
TMRCA~11,000 yr · 11.0 kya
AliasesYFull M4 · FTDNA M4

Samples

16Samples in lineage
0Personal
12Scientific
4Ancient
Pakistan 8India 3Afghanistan 2中国 1Nepal 1Sri Lanka 1

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

  • I12458Swat Valley - Loebanr1000-800 BCEaDNA
  • I12136Swat Valley - Loebanr1000-800 BCEaDNA
  • I6555Swat Valley - Loebanr906-820 calBCEaDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup M4?

M4 is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of M4''67-T16311C!, formed about 11,000 years ago, defined by 4 mutations; TheYtree curates 3 sub-clades and 16 samples under this lineage (Scientific 12 / Ancient 4).

When did M4 form?

M4 formed about 11,000 years ago.

Where are M4 samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 16 samples under this lineage, mainly from Pakistan、India、Afghanistan.

How do I attach my sample to M4?

Register and use the Free Submit tool to submit your maternal haplogroup or mutations; it will be placed on the corresponding maternal tree.



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