U5b

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U5b is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of U5a'b, formed about 14,300 years ago, defined by 3 mutations; TheYtree curates 111 sub-clades and 1,000 samples under this lineage (Personal 24 / Scientific 25 / Ancient 951).

Key facts

Upstream lineageU5a'b

Downstream sub-clades111

Defining mutations3

TMRCA~14,300 yr · 14.3 kya

AliasesYFull U5b · FTDNA U5b

Samples

1,000Samples in lineage

24Personal

25Scientific

951Ancient

Germany 73Spain 68France 58Russia 41United Kingdom 37Great Britain 29Italy 28

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

M820 HRR3225899 石人子沟 Shirenzigou_IA 铁器时代 Iron Age 285-230 BCE新疆 Xinjiang285-230 BCEaDNA
M820 HRR3226057 石人子沟 Shirenzigou_IA 铁器时代 Iron Age 285-230 BCE新疆 Xinjiang285-230 BCEaDNA
RK2009 Finland_RaisioKansakoulunmäki 1040-1170 CERaisio Kansakoulunmäki, Varsinais-Suomi1040-1170 CEaDNA
GBVPO Grotte Basse de la Vigne Perdue, les Monges Bell BeakerGrotte Basse de la Vigne Perdue, les MongesBell Beaker: 1547-1737 BCE (3573-3763 cal BP, 2026)aDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup U5b?

When did U5b form?

U5b formed about 14,300 years ago.

Where are U5b samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 1,000 samples under this lineage, mainly from Germany、Spain、France.

How do I attach my sample to U5b?

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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