Mohammed Shafiul Mustak

This study identifies a fourth ancestral component in Dravidian-speaking tribes, suggesting a Proto-Dravidian ancestry originating around 4,400 years ago, distinct from other known sources.

The paper analyzes maternal genetic diversity in the Konkani population of India using mitogenomes, revealing distinct haplogroups and historical migration patterns.

This study uses Y chromosome STR variation from Indian and Eurasian males to show that Neolithic agricultural expansion shaped the male gene pool, with haplogroups F, L, and R1a associated with hunter-gatherer, agricultural, and priestly groups respectively.

The paper compares genetic and oral histories of four Indian populations, finding genetic similarity to other Indian groups but no evidence of additional non-local genetic sources.

This study analyzes genetic admixture and adaptation in South West coast India populations, revealing distinct lineage and early migration patterns from North West India.