LM Genetics K16
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Reference Populations
Caucasian: Populations primarily from the Caucasus region, characterized by a diverse mixture of ethnic groups and languages.
South-Euro: Populations from Southern Europe, typically including Mediterranean countries like Italy, Spain, and Greece, known for historical Roman and Hellenic influences.
North-Eurasian: Populations from the northern areas of Eurasia, often encompassing both European and Asian sectors, exhibiting diverse genetic backgrounds.
SE-Asian: Populations from Southeast Asia, including countries like Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia, with rich cultural diversity and historical trade networks.
Central-African: Populations in the central region of Africa, often representing a variety of ethnic groups with deep indigenous roots.
West-Asian: Populations from the Western Asia region, characterized by Middle Eastern ethnic groups and significant historical empires, like the Persian and Ottoman.
Horner: Populations from the Horn of Africa, mainly Somali, Eritrean, and Ethiopian groups with unique Afro-Asiatic linguistic ties.
Indian: Populations from the Indian subcontinent, known for its vast population diversity and ancient civilizations like the Indus Valley.
Amerindian: Indigenous populations of the Americas, encompassing a wide range of ethnic groups from North, Central, and South America.
Eastern-Euro: Populations from Eastern Europe, including Slavic, Baltic, and other ethnic groups with strong cultural and historical connections.
African_HG: African hunter-gatherer populations, representing some of the most ancient genetic lineages on the continent.
East-Asian: Populations from East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea, known for distinct cultural and historical backgrounds.
NW-Euro: Populations from Northwest Europe, often including countries like the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia, with a history of maritime exploration and trade.
West-African: Populations from the western region of Africa, typically represented by large ethnic groups such as the Yoruba, Hausa, and Akan.
North-African: Populations from Northern Africa, often influenced by both African and Mediterranean ancestries, with historical Berber and Arab influences.
Papuan: Indigenous populations of Papua New Guinea, with unique cultural and genetic attributes distinct from neighboring regions.
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