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Alternative approaches to population structure

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There are three approaches to DNA identification: tectonic, halieutic and icarian, of which the tectonic is sensible, the halieutic impractical, and the icarian idiotic. The rationale and consequences of these approaches are detailed.

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    Newton E. Morton

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Morton, N.E. (1995). Alternative approaches to population structure. In: Weir, B.S. (eds) Human Identification: The Use of DNA Markers. Contemporary Issues in Genetics and Evolution, vol 4. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-306-46851-3_15

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