LM Genetics K12

LM Genetics K12 is a modern, K=12 admixture calculator designed to decompose an individual’s autosomal DNA into twelve broad ancestral components drawn from a global reference panel. It estimates proportional ancestry from Central- and South-Amerindian, Northeast- and Southwest-European, West-African and Khoisan, Siberian and Southeast-Asian, Kalash‑Caucasian and Southwest-Asian, South-Indian, and Papuo‑Melanesian source populations. The tool is intended for worldwide use by genetic genealogy enthusiasts, population genetics students, researchers seeking a standardized comparative framework, and anyone curious about continental and regional ancestry patterns. What this calculator analyzes: LM Genetics K12 models an individual’s genome as a mixture of the twelve reference clusters, producing a percentage breakdown that highlights major ancestral signals, patterns of admixture, and affinities to geographically defined groups. It is tuned for modern DNA samples and reflects present-day population structure rather than ancient haplogroups or precise migration dates. Insights users can gain: You’ll receive a clear quantitative summary of likely ancestral contributions, revealing continental mixtures (for example, European vs. African vs. Asian), regional substructure within continents (NE- vs SW-Europe), and specific components that point to historical interactions (e.g., Siberian input in Native American ancestry, Papuo‑Melanesian vs Southeast-Asian signals in Oceania). Results can guide genealogical hypotheses, comparative research, or educational exploration of human diversity. Context and value: By using a balanced 12-population model, this calculator balances resolution and interpretability: it differentiates major Eurasian, African, American, South Asian, and Oceanian lineages without overfitting. LM Genetics K12 is valuable for its accessibility, consistent outputs for cross-sample comparisons, and use as a starting point for deeper analyses. Users should be aw