Modern World K4
Calculator Details
Reference Populations
ASIAN: Encompasses the genetic diversity of populations across East, Southeast, South, and Central Asia. Includes groups such as East Asians (Chinese, Japanese, Korean), South Asians (Indian, Pakistani), Southeast Asians (Thai, Vietnamese, Malay), and Central Asians (Kazakh, Uzbek). Represents a rich tapestry of ancient migrations and linguistic families.
AFRICAN: Covers the genetic spectrum of sub-Saharan Africa, including Bantu-speaking populations, Nilotic groups, hunter-gatherers like the San and Pygmies, and Sahelian populations. Represents some of the deepest genetic lineages of humankind.
AMERINDIAN-SIBERIAN: Represents the shared ancestry between Native American populations (Amerindians) and indigenous Siberian groups. Reflects ancient migrations across the Bering Land Bridge and the genetic ties between the Americas and northern Eurasia.
EUROPEAN-WESTASIAN: Combines populations from Europe and West Asia, reflecting genetic continuity and interaction through ancient migrations and historical civilizations. Includes European groups (e.g., Slavic, Germanic, Mediterranean) and West Asian groups (e.g., Anatolian, Levantine, Mesopotamian). This cluster demonstrates significant Neolithic farmer and Indo-European influences.
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 4 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 4 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