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- J2b L283 PH1602
For now all we have about the sample is: NEO281, Kotias Klde, Georgia, 7773 BC: J2b
As we know, there is already a Mesolithic sample from this exact cave that was J2a-Y12379 and apparently carried the same mtDNA clade. So, either there is some mix up with the existing J2a sample or this is indeed a new sample that is J2b. At this point, I think we'll have to wait for the raw data and analyze it manually.
Adding to the suspicion, unlike for NEO806, the authors aren't providing any deeper classification for this alleged Mesolithic J2b sample.
7700 BC. Wow. That would be the hypothetical formation date for the L283 branch. Looking forward to further updates on this NEO281 sample.