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The study investigates the genetic links between Austro-Asiatic tribes of Northeast India and populations of South and Southeast Asia through mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and Y-chromosome analysis. It emphasizes the region's importance as a corridor for human migrations and aims to clarify genetic connections that may have been previously overlooked. The findings reveal distinct haplogroup frequencies among these tribes, suggesting they may serve as a significant link bridging Indian and East/Southeast Asian genetic ancestries.

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