Aetas Antiqua & Moderna K54
By DNA Genics
Admixture Calculator
Calculator Details
Name
Aetas Antiqua & Moderna K54
Target Population
World
Author
DNA Genics
Era
Modern and ancient
Number of Components
54
Description
Aetas Antiqua & Moderna K54 is a high-resolution genetic admixture calculator that compares an individual genome to 54 carefully curated reference populations from around the world. Built for the ModernAncient era, it blends modern population structure with ancient-aware reference context to reveal both deep, prehistoric signals and more recent regional admixture. The calculator assesses genome-wide SNP profiles and reports proportional ancestry across a wide geographic and temporal spectrum: African hunter‑gatherers and regional African groups; North African and Arabian components; West, East and Central Eurasian clusters (Asia Minor, Iran & Mesopotamia, Balkans, Baltic, Scandinavia, Italy, Iberia, Germany, Greece); South and Central Asia; East and Southeast Asia (China, Korea & Japan, Manchuria, Austronesian-Taiwan, Malayo‑Polynesian, Burma/Thailand/Cambodia); Siberia, Tibet and the Arctic; Australasia and Melanesia; and a detailed suite of Native American subgroups (Caribbean, Central Amerindian, Mexico & Southwest USA, Amazonian, Andean, Patagonia).
Who it’s designed for: genealogists, adoptees, hobbyist geneticists, historians, archaeologists and population geneticists seeking an accessible, interpretable ancestry breakdown with global scope. Users gain proportional ancestry estimates, regional affinities, and clues about historical migrations and contact events—such as Neolithic farmer dispersals, steppe-related movements, Bantu expansions, Austronesian voyaging, or colonial-era admixture patterns.
Why it’s valuable: the K54 panel’s breadth and combination of ancient-aware and modern references gives finer geographic resolution and sensitivity to subtle ancestries that smaller panels miss. Results are presented as a starting point for interpretation: they highlight likely affinities and raise testable historical hypotheses while acknowledging uncertainty and limits of resolution. Use these outputs alongside family history, archaeological records, and formal
Reference Populations
Africa:
- Central African Hunter-Gatherers: Indigenous groups living in central African forests, known for traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyles.
- Cushitic: Ethnolinguistic group native to the Horn of Africa, speaking Cushitic languages.
- Eastern Bantu: Bantu-speaking populations in East Africa, known for agricultural practices.
- Nigeria: Diverse ethnic groups in Nigeria, predominantly speaking Afro-Asiatic, Nilo-Saharan, and Niger-Congo languages.
- Nilotic: Ethnic groups residing along the Nile, known for cattle herding and agro-pastoral lifestyles.
- North Africa: Populations from the Mediterranean coast, with a mix of Berber, Arab, and other influences.
- South African Hunter-Gatherers: Indigenous groups like the San people, traditionally living as hunter-gatherers in Southern Africa.
- West Africa: Region known for ethnic diversity and historical kingdoms, primarily speaking Niger-Congo languages.
Asia:
- Arabian Peninsula: Populations from the Arabian region, characterized by Arab cultural and linguistic heritage.
- Asia Minor: Region corresponding to modern-day Turkey, historically significant for cultural crossroads.
- Austronesian-Taiwan: Indigenous Austronesian-speaking groups native to Taiwan.
- Bengal: Ethnic communities in the Bengal region, covering parts of India and Bangladesh.
- Burmese Thai and Cambodian: Southeast Asian populations with shared cultural and linguistic traits.
- Central Asia: Ethnically diverse region including Turkic and Persian influences.
- China: Ethnic groups within China, predominantly Han Chinese.
- East Central Asia: Includes ethnic groups from regions bordering China and Central Asia.
- Iran and Mesopotamia: Populations with Persian and ancient Mesopotamian heritage.
- Korea and Japan: Ethnic communities primarily consisting of Koreans and Japanese people.
- Malayo-Polynesian: Oceanic ethnic groups within the Malayo-Polynesian language family.
- Manchuria: Populations from Northeast China, historically including the Manchu people.
- North India and East Pakistan: Region with rich cultural and ethnic diversity, including Indo-Iranian languages.
- Siberia: Indigenous groups in the Siberian region, with diverse linguistic backgrounds.
- South Central Asia: Populations in the southern part of Central Asia, bridging South Asia.
- South China: Ethnic communities within the southern provinces of China.
- South India: Populations primarily speaking Dravidian languages in India's southern region.
- Tibetan: Indigenous groups in the Tibetan Plateau, known for unique language and culture.
- Vietnam: Ethnic groups within Vietnam, primarily speaking Vietnamese.
- West Middle East: Ethnically diverse populations located in the western part of the Middle East.
Australia:
- Australian Aboriginal: Indigenous peoples of Australia, with over 60,000 years of history.
Europe:
- Arctic: Populations living within or near the Arctic circle, including indigenous Sami people.
- Balkans: Ethnically diverse region in Southeast Europe, with Slavic, Greek, and Albanian influences.
- Baltic: Populations from Baltic states like Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.
- British Islanders: Ethnic groups from Great Britain and Ireland, including English, Scots, and Irish.
- East Europe: Ethnic communities from Eastern Europe, including Slavic and Baltic groups.
- East Mediterranean: Region encompassing countries along the eastern Mediterranean coast.
- Finland & White Sea: Includes Finnish and Karelian populations near the White Sea.
- France: Ethnically diverse populations within France, primarily French-speaking.
- Germanic Europe: Regions primarily speaking Germanic languages, such as Germany and the Netherlands.
- Greece and Albania: Ethnic communities of Greece and Albania, with shared historical ties.
- Iberian Peninsula: Populations from Spain and Portugal, with Latin cultural heritage.
- North Caucasus: Ethnic groups in the North Caucasus region, known for cultural diversity.
- North Italia: Northern regions of Italy, characterized by Italian and regional dialects.
- Sardinia: Indigenous populations with unique genetic and cultural history.
- Scandinavia: Populations from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark with a Nordic heritage.
- South Italia: Southern regions of Italy, known for distinct cultural traits compared to the north.
- Volga and Ural: Ethnic groups along the Volga River and Ural Mountains, with diverse heritage.
North America:
- Native Caribbean: Indigenous peoples from the Caribbean islands, including Taino and Arawak.
- Native Central Amerindian: Indigenous groups from Central America with varying cultural backgrounds.
- Native Mexico and Southwest USA: Indigenous populations from Mexico and the southwestern United States.
- North Amerindian: Indigenous peoples of North America, including multiple tribes across the continent.
Oceania:
- Melanesia: Ethnically diverse region in the southwestern Pacific, known for linguistic variety.
South America:
- Native Amazonian: Indigenous groups living within the Amazon rainforest, known for biodiversity.
- Native Andean: Populations in the Andes mountains, with rich historical civilizations like the Inca.
- Native Patagonia: Indigenous peoples from the Patagonian region in southern South America.
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 54 carefully selected modern and ancient populations as references, allowing for a detailed breakdown of your genetic heritage.
How It Works
Key Points
- Your DNA is compared to 54 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 and ancient populations are used as references
- Percentages indicate relative genetic contribution from each population
- Results are estimates based on available reference data