Haplogroup M (Y-DNA)

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In human genetics, Haplogroup M (M4) is a Y-chromosome DNA haplogroup.

This haplogroup is associated with Southeast Asia, particularly Melanesia, Indonesia, and Micronesia.

It is a descendant haplogroup of haplogroup K, and is believed to have first appeared approximately 10,000 years ago.

[edit] External links

• Spread of Haplogroup M, from National Geographic

Human Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) haplogroups

Y-most recent common ancestor

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