DNA Genics World K46
By DNA Genics
Admixture Calculator
Calculator Details
Name
DNA Genics World K46
Target Population
World
Author
DNA Genics
Era
Modern
Number of Components
46
Description
DNA Genics World K46 is a high-resolution autosomal admixture calculator designed to analyze an individual’s proportional ancestry across a globally diverse panel. Using the K46 resolution calibrated against 33 curated reference populations spanning Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas, the calculator estimates fine-scale contributions from regional groups such as West, East and Central Africa; Anatolia and the Caucasus; Persia and Mesopotamia; the Indian subcontinent and South Central Asia; multiple European clusters (Iberian, Balkan, Scandinavian, Baltic, Basque, North Italy, Sardinian, English, Irish/Scottish/Welsh); East Asian groups (China, Japan/Korea, Vietnam/South China, Tibeto-Burmese); Siberia and Central Asia; plus Oceanian and Native American components.
Who it’s for: genealogists, adoptees, ancestry enthusiasts, historians, population geneticists and anyone curious about the geographic roots of their recent and deep ancestry. The tool is optimized for users seeking both an accessible summary and a nuanced, regionally specific breakdown beyond continental-level assignments.
Insights you can gain: proportional ancestry estimates, detection of mixed regional signals, identification of subtle inputs (for example Caucasus/Anatolian or Persia/Mesopotamia) and comparative context versus global reference clusters. Results can help interpret recent family migrations, historical admixture events, or population affinities that complement lineage-based (Y/mtDNA) and documentary evidence.
Historical and genetic context: the calculator frames modern genetic variation as the outcome of millennia of migration, isolation and admixture. By comparing a sample to contemporary reference populations, it reveals echoes of past movements (e.g., Neolithic expansions, Silk Road contacts, transcontinental trade and colonization) while emphasizing that outputs are probabilistic estimates, not precise labels.
Why it’s valuable: DNA Genics World K46 combines broad geog
Reference Populations
Africa:
- Central Africa: Populations in the central part of the continent, characterized by a diverse range of ethnic groups.
- East Africa: Region includes countries like Kenya and Tanzania, known for the Swahili culture and diverse ethnic groups.
- North East Africa: Includes regions such as Ethiopia, with history-rich populations.
- South Africa: Diverse communities including Zulu, Xhosa, and other groups.
- West Africa: Known for the Yoruba, Hausa, and other ethnic groups with rich cultural histories.
Asia:
- Anatolian and Caucasus: Populations from regions including Turkey and the Caucasus.
- Arabia Levant Egypt: Arab cultures from the Arabian Peninsula, Levant, and Egypt.
- Central Asian: Ethnic groups from countries like Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
- China: Ethnic Han and minority groups within China.
- Finno-Ugric: Includes populations of Finnic and Ugric origin.
- Japan and Korea: Populations native to Japan and Korea.
- Melanesia: Indigenous groups of Melanesia, distinct from Asian mainland populations.
- Papuan: Indigenous Papuan peoples, primarily from Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
- Persia and Mesopotamia: Ancient cultural regions, including modern Iran and Iraq.
- Siberia: Indigenous groups inhabiting the vast Siberian region.
- South Central Asia: Includes countries like India and surrounding areas with diverse ethnic groups.
- Southern Indian Subcontinent: Encompasses Dravidian and other ethnic groups from regions like Tamil Nadu.
- Tibeto-Burmese: Ethnic groups in regions of Tibet, Myanmar, and surrounding areas.
- Vietnam and South China: Populations from Vietnam and southern Chinese regions.
Europe:
- Balkans: Region with diverse ethnic groups, extending across southeastern Europe.
- Baltic: Populations from countries such as Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
- Basque and South West France: The distinct Basque people and adjoining regions in France.
- Eastern European: Includes Slavic and other ethnic groups from Eastern Europe.
- French German: Populations in regions of France and Germany.
- Greece and Albania: Populations from the Greek and Albanian territories.
- Iberian: Includes Spanish and Portuguese populations.
- Irish Scottish Welsh: Celtic groups from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
- North Italy: Populations from the northern regions of Italy.
- Sardinian: Indigenous people from the island of Sardinia.
- Scandinavian: Populations from countries like Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
- England: English population with its distinct cultural identity.
Oceania:
- Melanesia: Indigenous groups spread across Melanesia, distinct from mainland populations.
North America:
- North Amerindian: Native American groups original to the North American continent.
What is Admixture Analysis?
Admixture analysis is a method used to estimate your genetic ancestry by comparing your DNA to reference populations from around the world. Think of it as creating a recipe of your genetic makeup, where the ingredients are different ancestral populations.
This calculator uses 46 carefully selected modern populations as references, allowing for a detailed breakdown of your genetic heritage.
How It Works
Key Points
- Your DNA is compared to 46 reference populations
- Modern populations are used as references
- Results show your genetic similarity to these populations
Understanding Your Results
Your results will show percentages of genetic similarity to these reference populations. Remember:
- Results reflect genetic similarity, not direct ancestry
- Modern populations are used as references
- Percentages indicate relative genetic contribution from each population
- Results are estimates based on available reference data