Here's wishing you a safe journey across the stormy seas. I'm coping with my own bounding mains as I try to migrate to a new computer. When I have a moment I'll? respond in more detail.Essentially, if PNL0001 is similar in heritage to PNL0002, then it will likely have received a fair dose of Baltic admixture before venturing up the Elbe, signaling a probable northern migration route for this lineage. Cheers, Roy
Dear all,
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I've updated my . There is now a new section on the spread of R-U106 based on ancient DNA results (mostly written a week ago before life got busy here!).
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The bottom line is that there seem to have been three different branches of R-U106 expansion: one with R-Z18 going north into the Nordic Bronze Age about 2300 BC; one with R-Z156 spreading west, south, and south-east from about 2000 BC; and one with R-Z301, which is surprisingly absent from the ancient DNA record, but which probably ended up in modern Germany or somewhere nearby. The primary catalyst for R-U106 expansion into much of Europe (especially the British Isles) appears to be the post-Roman Germanic migrations, though it's possible that a smaller number had previously migrated within the Roman Empire. This analysis will not identify if two populations with near-equal amounts of R-U106 mix (as might be possible with later Viking and Norman invasions).
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In the coming days, I'll be braving storm-force winds on the ferry south from Orkney before hopefully finally managing to get into the Christmas spirit. Replies may be slow and short (partly because I am also typing one-handed after a minor injury), but your thoughts are welcome. Otherwise, consider this an early Christmas present for you all.
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Best wishes,
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Iain.
