Aggressive periodontitis is a rare but rapidly progressing form of periodontal disease that
usually affects otherwise systemically healthy individuals, at a young age. It usually affects …

Abstract Background The Souss, located in southern Morocco, is one of the oldest areas of
human settlement in North Africa. Despite this historical relevance, the Souss has not …

The complex demographic history of human populations in North Africa has resulted in a
high degree of genetic heterogeneity across the region. However, little is known about the …

To obtain refreshed insights into the paternal lineages of Tunisian populations, Y-
chromosome diversity was assessed in two populations belonging to an Arab genealogical …

Background: Recent genomic analyses suggest that the current North African gene pool was
mainly influenced by population flow coming from the East that altered the genetic structure …

Abstract Introduction/Objectives Situated in West Central Morocco, the Doukkala region
carries the distinction of being one of North Africa's oldest human settlement zones …

Background: Aurès is a vast territory in the east of Algeria, characterised by its traditional
Berber settlement which has preserved its language and its rich history; its name goes back …

Background Due to its strategic location, Tunisia witnessed the succession and influence of
many civilisations throughout history. However, the majority of studies carried out on Tunisia …

Background: The history of the Aurès mountains and neighbouring areas, a large region of
the East of Algeria, was part of the history of the ancient independent Berber kingdoms …

Abstract Background: In Algeria, as in all North Africa, Berbers constitute the old background
of the population. Today, Berber speakers account for only∼ 25% of Algerians. This decline …