W-b

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W-b is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of W, formed about 14,600 years ago, defined by 11 mutations; TheYtree curates 44 sub-clades and 420 samples under this lineage (Personal 25 / Scientific 42 / Ancient 353).

Key facts

Upstream lineageW

Downstream sub-clades44

Defining mutations11

TMRCA~14,600 yr · 14.6 kya

AliasesYFull W · FTDNA W-C194T

Samples

420Samples in lineage

25Personal

42Scientific

353Ancient

Pakistan 20Germany 20Russia 18中国 17Hungary 16Georgia 15Armenia 14

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

HMM1 HRR3225910 天山北路 Tianshanbeilu_BA 青铜时代 Bronze Age 1502-1429 BCE新疆 Xinjiang1502-1429 BCEaDNA
I15508 Serbia_ViminaciumRit 200-300 CEViminacium, Rit Necropolis200-300 CEaDNA
ALA037 Alalakh Middle-Late Bronze Age c. 2000-1300 BCEAlalakh, Hatay Province, TürkiyeMiddle-Late Bronze Age (c. 2000-1300 BCE)aDNA
ALTGC135WAltai Krai8th-12th c. CEaDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup W-b?

When did W-b form?

W-b formed about 14,600 years ago.

Where are W-b samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 420 samples under this lineage, mainly from Pakistan、Germany、Russia.

How do I attach my sample to W-b?

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