Sara Abudahab, Nancy Hakooz, Laith Al-Etian, Kawkab Shishani, Adel Bashqawi, John Connolly, Joseph T Glessner, Hui-Qi Qu, Jingchun Qu, Hakon Hakonarson, Rana Dajani
Circassians and Chechens in Jordan, both with Caucasian ancestry, are genetically isolated due to high rate of endogamous marriages. Recent interest in these populations has led to studies on their genetic similarities, differences, and epidemiological differences in various diseases. Research has explored their predisposition to conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cancer. Moreover, pharmacogenetic (PGx) studies have also investigated medication response variations within these populations, and forensic studies have further contributed to understanding these populations...
September 13, 2023: Journal of Community Genetics