The importance of anthropological genetics research in Honduras, Central America

 

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Author: Baldi Salas, Norberto Francisco
Format: artículo original
Publication Date:2024
Description:With its unique geographic location at the northern end of the Central American isth- mus, Honduras straddles the boundaries of two distinct cultural regions—the Meso- american and the Istmo-Colombian. In this context, we briefly discuss the progress of population genetics studies conducted within Honduras. The text underscores the importance of conducting fieldwork to improve our under- standing of the genetic history, population dynamics, and emergence of diseases among the Indigenous communities of this country. Among the seven distinct In- digenous populations currently under genetic investigation, we highlight the case of the Garifuna people. We explore their origins, patterns of migration, genetic dif- ferentiation, and the prevalence of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), which may be linked to founder effects. Our research endeavors in Honduras emphasize the value of an interdisciplinary approach in the study of local human populations that have been instrumental in shaping our evolving comprehension of the genetic landscapes within this unique geographical and cultural setting.
Country:Kérwá
Institution:Universidad de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Kérwá
Language:Inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:kerwa.ucr.ac.cr:10669/100347
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10669/100347
https://doi.org/10.24215/18536387e084
Keyword:Central America
Honduras
anthropological genetics