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Serbian, Croatian and Bosniak DNA: one gene pool, three nations, measured

Ancient DNA on the western Balkans: the Illyrian-era base, the measured Slavic-era arrival, why the world's highest I2a frequencies sit in Bosnia — and why the three nations' genomes overlap almost completely.

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  1. The Illyrian-era base
  2. The Slavic-era arrival, at its maximum
  3. Reading your own results
  4. Frequently asked questions
  5. Are Serbs, Croats and Bosniaks genetically different peoples?
  6. Who is "more Illyrian" or "more Slavic"?
  7. Why is I2a so common in Bosnia?
  8. Sources and further reading

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