Description
C2b-CTS4660 is a subclade of C2b1b (Z1338), the Tungusic-Siberian branch of C2b1. Defined by the CTS4660 marker, this lineage represents a further differentiation within the Tungusic and Siberian C2b1b diversity. It is found among indigenous Siberian and northeastern Asian populations and marks a distinct subdivision of the C2b1b tree, with its own sub-branches (MF630546, MF653129) discovered through population-level genomic studies.
Interesting Fact
CTS4660 marks a branching point within the Tungusic-Siberian C2b1b lineage, helping researchers trace fine-grained population movements across the vast Siberian landscape where written historical records are largely absent.
Distribution by Ethnicity
| Ethnic distribution | Region | Frequency | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evenks | Siberia | n=150 | |
| Buryats | Siberia (Baikal) | n=300 | |
| Mongolian groups | Mongolia / Siberia | n=400 |
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References
- Pakendorf et al. (2006) — Investigating the effects of prehistoric migrations in Siberia. Human Genetics 120(3), 334–353.
- ISOGG Y-DNA Haplogroup C — 2024 phylogenetic tree.