Background
The development of molecular genetic technology has led to the discovery of large number of polymorphic loci in the human genome. This has renewed the interest in investigating genomic diversity (and affinity) between human populations with much more depth and clarity than that was possible with the erstwhile traditional serological and biochemical genetic markers. DNA markers are presently widely used in gene mapping, forensic studies and information on population structure and population genetics of regional and global populations. The study attempts to understand the genetic structure and affinity among six different populations of Manipur.