Modern World Kakaji K16

By Kakaji/DNAGenics

Admixture Calculator

Calculator Details

Name

Target Population

World

Author

Kakaji/DNAGenics

Era

Modern

Number of Components

Description

Modern World Kakaji K16 (Era: Modern) is a 16-component genetic admixture calculator designed to estimate proportions of ancestry in contemporary individuals by comparing their genotype data against a curated set of modern reference populations. The model uses 16 geographically and historically informed proxies — including East Asian (Dai, Japanese, Yakut), South Asian (Telugu, Makrani, Kalash), Middle Eastern and North African (Bedouin, Druze, Mozabite), European (Sardinian, Finn), Sub-Saharan African (EsanNigeria, Gambian, Mbuti Pygmies, Mbuti), and Indigenous American (Pima, Karitiana) samples — to approximate regional ancestry components present in a tested genome. Who this calculator is for: ancestry enthusiasts, genetic genealogists, population geneticists, anthropology students, and anyone curious about recent regional ancestry in a modern context. It is intended for users with SNP-array or comparable genotype files who want an interpretable breakdown of genetic affinities across broad global clusters. Insights you can gain: proportional ancestry estimates showing relative contributions from each reference population; patterns of admixture that reflect recent migrations, historical contacts, or founder events; guidance for more targeted follow-up (e.g., local ancestry, PCA, haplotype-based methods); and a comparative framework for placing personal results against diverse modern populations. Historical and genetic context: the K16 model emphasizes contemporary population structure and common regional proxies rather than deep paleolithic lineages. Some references (e.g., Sardinian, Kalash) act as useful benchmarks for particular regional signals in modern datasets, while African, East Asian, and Indigenous American references help resolve major continental components. Why it’s valuable: Modern World Kakaji K16 offers a balanced, transparent, and approachable way to explore ancestry with clear limitations: results are model-dependent, influenced by reference

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Reference Populations

Asian Populations:

Dai: East Asian population from southern China.
Telegu: South Asian population from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Japanese: East Asian population native to the Japanese archipelago.
Yakut: Siberian population from northeastern Russia.

Middle Eastern Populations:

Makrani: Ethnic group from the Makran coastal region in Pakistan.
Bedouin: Nomadic Arab group traditionally from the Middle Eastern deserts.
Druze: Ethnic and religious minority found mainly in Lebanon, Israel, and Syria.

European Populations:

Sardinian: Native population of the Mediterranean island of Sardinia.
Finn: Northern European population from Finland.

African Populations:

EsanNigeria: Ethnic group from southern Nigeria.
Mozabite: Berber ethnic group from the M'zab region in Algeria.
Mbuti Pygmies: Ethnic group from the Congo's Ituri rainforest.
Gambian: West African population from The Gambia.

Native American Populations:

Pima: Indigenous peoples primarily in Arizona, USA, and Sonora, Mexico.
Karitiana: Indigenous group from the Brazilian Amazon rainforest.

Miscellaneous:

Kalash: Ethnic minority group from the Chitral District of Pakistan.

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 16 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 16 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