The collection of mtDNA haplogroups sampled there differed significantly compared to their modern frequencies, leading the authors to conclude that there is "discontinuity" between ancient and modern Basques.
The collection of mtDNA haplogroups differed significantly compared to their modern frequencies. These mtDNA haplogroups were sampled there. The collection of mtDNA haplogroups were leading the authors. This was to conclude that there is "discontinuity" between ancient and modern Basques. These mtDNA haplogroups were sampled there.