Discover, Share, and Advance Y-DNA Research
The Y-STR Research Portal is a purpose-built platform for advancing the study of paternal lineages across North Africa through Y-chromosomal Short Tandem Repeat (Y-STR) data.
Designed for population geneticists, field researchers, and engaged citizen scientists, this portal provides a structured, ethically grounded space to share and access Y-DNA samples. Our focus on North African populations—spanning the Maghreb, the Nile Valley, and the Sahara—addresses a critical gap in global genetic datasets.
We invite you to join a growing research community that values transparency, collaboration, and scientific integrity. Registration is free, and your contributions can help illuminate regional migration patterns, haplogroup distributions, and deep ancestry connections.
Join the Community Log In Learn MoreExplore Regional Y-STR Data
Access a curated archive of samples from the Maghreb, Nile Valley, and beyond.
Contribute to the Dataset
Submit your field data to help grow and refine the genetic map of North Africa.
Collaborate Across Borders
Network with experts and enthusiasts to exchange insights and research ideas.
Ethics and Transparency
All data is shared under clear consent and documentation protocols.