HGDP K12
Calculator Details
Reference Populations
Gambian: Predominantly from Gambia, West Africa, influenced by various African ethnic groups.
Japanese: Representing the population of Japan, East Asia, primarily composed of the Yamato people.
Karitiana: Indigenous people from the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, South America, with limited outside admixture.
Esan_Nigeria: An ethnic group from southern Nigeria, West Africa, known for their unique cultural heritage.
African (Continent):
- Gambian
- Esan_Nigeria
- Luhya: Primarily from Kenya, East Africa, part of the Bantu ethnic group.
Bedouin: Traditionally nomadic Arab people from the Middle East and North Africa region.
Irula: Indigenous group from Tamil Nadu, South India, originally known for a tribal lifestyle.
Kalash: People in the Chitral District of Pakistan, with unique Indo-European influences.
Dai: Ethnic group predominantly in Yunnan Province, China, part of the Tai ethnic groups.
Papuan: Indigenous people from Papua New Guinea and parts of Indonesia, diverse with numerous languages.
Finn: Primarily Finnish, from Finland, Northern Europe, with Uralic and Nordic ancestries.
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 12 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 12 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