MDLP K16c
By MDLP
Admixture Calculator
Calculator Details
Name
MDLP K16c
Target Population
World
Author
MDLP
Era
Ancient
Number of Components
16
Description
MDLP K16c (Ancient) is a deep-time genetic admixture calculator that estimates the proportional contribution of 16 ancient source populations to a user’s genome. Designed for global users — researchers, students, genealogy enthusiasts and anyone curious about prehistoric ancestry — it focuses on broad ancient signals rather than recent family-level ancestry. The calculator compares your genotype to allele-frequency profiles drawn from ancient and deeply divergent reference groups: SEA (Southeast Asia), CHG (Caucasus Hunter‑Gatherers), Steppe_EMBA (Early–Middle Bronze Age Steppe pastoralists), Mota (ancient Ethiopian), ElMiron (Upper Paleolithic Western Europe), Anatolia_N (Neolithic Anatolian farmers), Papuan, Steppe_Eneolithic (earlier steppe groups), Onge (Andaman Islands), Europe_LNBA (Late Neolithic–Bronze Age Europe), ANE (Ancient North Eurasians), Europe_MNChL (Middle–Late Neolithic and Chalcolithic Europe), Paleoafrican (deep African lineages), Biaka (Central African hunter‑gatherers), EA (East Asia), and Villabruna (Western European hunter‑gatherers).
By estimating mixture proportions you can: identify signals of Neolithic farmer expansion, detect Steppe-related ancestry tied to Bronze Age migrations, see Oceanian and Southeast Asian components, and explore ancient African structure and Paleolithic hunter‑gatherer contributions. The model provides historical context — for example, the Anatolia_N and Europe_MNChL components reflect agricultural dispersals, CHG and Steppe components track movements from the Caucasus and the Pontic–Caspian steppe, and ANE/Villabruna/ElMiron capture earlier Pleistocene and Holocene hunter‑gatherer lineages.
MDLP K16c is valuable as an interpretive tool: it translates complex ancient DNA datasets into intuitive proportions, useful for comparative studies, hypothesis generation, and public engagement. Results are approximations constrained by available reference samples and statistical modeling; they are most informative about p
Reference Populations
SEA (Southeast Asia)
- Populations in this region are diverse, with influences from Austronesian, Austroasiatic, and Sino-Tibetan ethnic groups.
CHG (Caucasus Hunter-Gatherers)
- Ancient populations from the Caucasus region, known to have contributed to the genetic makeup of various Eurasian groups.
Steppe_EMBA (Early to Middle Bronze Age Steppe)
- Nomadic pastoralist populations from the Eurasian Steppe during the Early to Middle Bronze Age, associated with the spread of Indo-European languages.
Mota
- An ancient African individual from Ethiopia, providing insights into the genetic history of East Africa.
ElMiron
- Represents populations from Upper Paleolithic Europe, specifically associated with the Magdalenian culture.
Anatolia_N (Neolithic Anatolia)
- Early farming populations from Anatolia, pivotal in the spread of agriculture into Europe.
Papuan
- Indigenous populations of Papua New Guinea, characterized by ancient lineages distinct from mainland Asians.
Steppe_Eneolithic (Eneolithic Steppe)
- Populations from the Eurasian Steppe during the Eneolithic (Copper Age), crucial in Bronze Age migrations.
Onge
- Indigenous people of the Andaman Islands, representing one of the earliest modern human groups in Southeast Asia.
Europe_LNBA (Late Neolithic to Bronze Age Europe)
- Populations in Europe during the transition from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, marked by significant cultural and genetic changes.
ANE (Ancient North Eurasian)
- Ancient populations from Siberia, contributing to the genetic ancestry of Native Americans and other groups.
Europe_MNChL (Middle to Late Neolithic and Chalcolithic Europe)
- Farming communities in Europe during the Middle to Late Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods, prior to the arrival of Steppe migrants.
Paleoafrican
- Ancient African lineages with deep historical roots on the continent.
Biaka
- Indigenous populations of Central Africa, part of the Pygmy groups with a unique genetic heritage.
EA (East Asia)
- Diverse populations from East Asia, encompassing a variety of ethnic groups and genetic makeups.
Villabruna
- An Upper Paleolithic individual from Italy, representing European hunter-gatherer ancestry.
Grouped by Continent
Africa
- Mota, Paleoafrican, Biaka
Asia
- SEA, Papuan, Onge, EA
Europe
- ElMiron, Anatolia_N, Europe_LNBA, Europe_MNChL, Villabruna
Eurasian Steppe
- Steppe_EMBA, Steppe_Eneolithic, CHG
North Eurasia
- ANE
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 ancient 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
- Ancient populations are used as references
- Percentages indicate relative genetic contribution from each population
- Results are estimates based on available reference data