M8a

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M8a is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of M8, formed about 22,300 years ago, defined by 4 mutations; TheYtree curates 18 sub-clades and 440 samples under this lineage (Personal 76 / Scientific 276 / Ancient 88).

Key facts

Upstream lineageM8

Downstream sub-clades18

Defining mutations4

TMRCA~22,300 yr · 22.3 kya

AliasesYFull M8a · FTDNA M8a

Samples

440Samples in lineage

76Personal

276Scientific

88Ancient

中国 412대한민국 12Hungary 6Russia 3Tajikistan 2Mongolia 1Thailand 1

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

LX_20 西高 Xigao 清代 Qing山东省淄博市清代aDNA
XBQM77JM8-1 HRR3225857 泉儿沟 Quanergou_BA 青铜时代 Bronze Age 1263-1019 BCE新疆 Xinjiang1263-1019 BCEaDNA
YEM448 HRR3225944 亚尔 Yaer_BA 青铜时代 Bronze Age 1111-941 BCE新疆 Xinjiang1111-941 BCEaDNA
XBQM12 HRR3225875 泉儿沟 Quanergou_BA 青铜时代 Bronze Age 1263-1019 BCE新疆 Xinjiang1263-1019 BCEaDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup M8a?

When did M8a form?

M8a formed about 22,300 years ago.

Where are M8a samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 440 samples under this lineage, mainly from 中国、대한민국、Hungary.

How do I attach my sample to M8a?

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