George L. van Driem

Novel 4,400-year-old ancestral component in a tribe speaking a Dravidian language

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.

Himalayan whole-genome sequences provide insight into population formation and adaptation

The paper presents whole-genome sequences from 16 Himalayan populations to study population structure, adaptation, and genetic history, revealing early population divergence, shared adaptive haplotypes, and recent gene flow.

Maternal genetic affinities of Konkani population in the southwest coast of India

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

Y chromosome STR variation reveals traditional occupation based population structure in India

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.