Dodecad Africa 9
Calculator Details
Reference Populations
Europe: Represents the genetic component associated with populations from Europe, including various European countries and regions.
Nw Africa (Northwest Africa): Corresponds to genetic contributions from Northwest Africa, encompassing countries like Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Sw Asia (Southwest Asia): Represents ancestral contributions from the southwestern part of Asia, which includes regions like the Middle East.
E Africa (East Africa): Denotes genetic affiliations with East African populations, such as those found in countries like Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
S Africa (Southern Africa): Represents the genetic component associated with Southern African populations, including countries like South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
Mbuti: Indigenous hunter-gatherer populations from the rainforests of Central Africa, signifying genetic similarities with them.
W Africa (West Africa): Corresponds to genetic contributions from West African populations, including countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal.
Biaka: Another indigenous hunter-gatherer group from Central Africa, indicating genetic affinities with them.
San: Indigenous hunter-gatherer populations from Southern Africa, also known as Bushmen or Basarwa, signifying genetic similarities with them.
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 9 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 9 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