Genetic characterization of the Berber-speaking population of Souss (Morocco) based on autosomal STRs.
Noura DahbiKhadija CheffiAbderrazak El KhairLamiaa HabbibeddineJalal TalbiAbderraouf HilaliHicham El OssmaniPublished in: Molecular genetics & genomic medicine (2023)
Historical events and geographical proximity have contributed to the affinity between the Souss and surrounding North African, Southern European, and Middle Eastern populations. Overall, this study highlights the reliability of the 15 STRs for identifying individuals and assessing paternity in the Souss population.