ABSTRACT
Human phylogenetics is the branch of genetics that deals with the analysis of relations between different human populations, providing valuable information in the fields of History, Archeology and Anthropology. The Y chromosome is specific for the paternal genetic origin of an individual whereas mitochondrial DNA is considered specific for the maternal genetic origin. Despite the well-structured phylogenetic trees, and especially that of the Y chromosome, many researchers raised concerns about the accuracy of those methods for describing past population events in detail. Genetic research on the populations of Cyprus and Crete, two of the largest islands of the South Mediterranean region, show that Anatolian people may have indeed followed the way to reach Europe. Genetic research is changing fast. Whole-genome sequencing is preferred by many genetic labs as the cost per genome continuously decreases, and through the method, no other genetic experiments are needed for an individual.
