Egy K7
By Egy
Admixture Calculator
Calculator Details
Name
Egy K7
Target Population
World
Author
Egy
Era
Modern and ancient
Number of Components
7
Description
Egy K7 is a ModernAncient admixture calculator designed to estimate broad ancestry proportions using seven carefully chosen reference clusters: Amerindian, WHG (Western Hunter‑Gatherers), African, Near_East, Iran_N (Neolithic Iran), Oceanian, and East_Eurasian. By comparing an individual's autosomal SNP profile to both ancient and geographically informative modern proxies, Egy K7 provides a time‑layered snapshot of genetic ancestry that highlights deep Holocene components as well as large-scale continental affinities.
Who it’s for: Egy K7 is intended for genealogy enthusiasts, population geneticists, educators, and anyone curious about broad ancestral origins on a global scale. It’s especially useful for users who want a clear, interpretable breakdown of major ancestral streams rather than fine-grained subpopulation assignments.
What it analyzes and the insights you can gain: The calculator reports the proportional contribution of each of the seven reference clusters in a test genome. Results can reveal signals of deep Eurasian ancestry (Iran_N, WHG), ancient Near Eastern and African contributions, trans‑Pacific components (Oceanian), and Indigenous American ancestry. Users can interpret whether their ancestry is dominated by ancient Near Eastern farmer-related lineages, hunter‑gatherer legacy, or later East/Eurasian expansions. The ModernAncient design helps distinguish older Neolithic signals (e.g., Iran_N) from more recent regional admixture.
Context and limitations: The chosen references reflect major prehistoric and geographic groups; WHG and Iran_N represent deep Palaeolithic/Neolithic strata that shaped much of Eurasian diversity. Because the model reduces global diversity to seven clusters, it emphasizes broad patterns over local detail. Results are not medical diagnoses and should be combined with historical, archaeological, or genealogical data for fuller interpretation.
Why this calculator is valuable: Egy K7 offers a compact, easy‑to‑understand profi
Reference Populations
Amerindian
- Description: Indigenous peoples native to the Americas, possessing genetic ancestry primarily distinct from other continents.
WHG (Western Hunter-Gatherers)
- Description: Prehistoric European populations, predominantly found during the Mesolithic era.
African
- African
- Description: Represents diverse populations across the African continent, characterized by high genetic diversity.
Near East
Near_East
- Description: Populations from the historical region encompassing the Middle East, known for early civilizations.
Iran_N (Neolithic Iran)
- Description: Refers to ancient populations from the region of modern-day Iran, significant for early agriculture development.
Oceania
- Oceanian
- Description: Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Islands including Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the broader Pacific.
East Eurasian
- East_Eurasian
- Description: Populations from eastern parts of Eurasia, combining diverse groups from East Asia to Siberia.
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 7 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 7 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