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Mitochondrial DNA haplogroup K1a1b1a is a subclade of the broader haplogroup K, which itself descends from macro-haplogroup R and U. While relatively rare globally, K1a1b1a has gained significant scientific and public attention due to its high prevalence among Ashkenazi Jewish populations and its strong statistical association with two complex disorders: Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This paper reviews the phylogenetic placement, geographic distribution, demographic history, and clinical correlations of K1a1b1a, arguing that this haplogroup serves as a unique model for understanding how ancient population bottlenecks and evolutionary adaptations can influence modern disease risk.

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The K1a1b1a Mitochondrial Haplogroup: A Genetic Signature of Migration, Resilience, and Modern Disease Susceptibility Mitochondrial DNA haplogroup K1a1b1a is a subclade of