Modern World K5

AMERINDIAN-SIBERIAN:

• Represents the shared genetic ancestry of Native American populations (Amerindians) and indigenous Siberian groups. Highlights ancient migrations across the Bering Land Bridge and the genetic links between the Americas and northern Eurasia.

ASIAN:

• Includes populations across East, Southeast, South, and Central Asia. Reflects the genetic diversity of groups such as East Asians (Chinese, Japanese, Korean), South Asians (Indian, Pakistani), Southeast Asians (Vietnamese, Thai, Malay), and Central Asians (Kazakh, Uzbek). Captures ancient and diverse migration patterns across the continent.

EUROPEAN:

• Encompasses populations across the European continent, including Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western European groups. Reflects genetic contributions from Neolithic farmers, Indo-European migrations, and interactions with neighboring regions.

WEST-ASIAN:

• Populations from the region encompassing the Levant, Anatolia, the Arabian Peninsula, and Mesopotamia. Known as a historical crossroads of early civilizations and human migrations, this cluster shows influences from ancient farmers and trade routes.

AFRICAN:

• Includes the diverse populations of sub-Saharan Africa, such as Bantu-speaking groups, Nilotic peoples, hunter-gatherers (e.g., San, Pygmies), and Sahelian communities. Represents the oldest genetic lineages and the birthplace of modern humans.