MDLP World K11e
By MDLP
Admixture Calculator
Calculator Details
Name
MDLP World K11e
Target Population
World
Author
MDLP
Era
Ancient
Number of Components
11
Description
MDLP World K11e is an ancient-era admixture calculator designed to decompose genomes into eleven deep ancestral components drawn from global reference populations. Built for researchers, genetic genealogists, museum curators, and curious users working with ancient or modern DNA, this calculator highlights patterns of deep prehistorical ancestry and large-scale population interactions across Eurasia, Africa, Oceania and the Americas.
What it analyzes: MDLP World K11e estimates proportions of ancestry related to nine reference clusters—African, Amerindian, ASI (Ancestral South Indian), Basal Iran–Mesolithic/Neolithic, Oceanic, EHG (Eastern Hunter-Gatherer), SEA (Southeast Asian), Siberian, and WHG (Western Hunter-Gatherer)—plus derived substructure that captures Eurasian mixtures. It compares target samples to these ancient-informed components to reveal which prehistoric population branches contributed to an individual's genome.
Who it’s for: The calculator is optimized for users who need an ancient-aware, global perspective—paleogeneticists interpreting archaeological genomes, population geneticists testing migration hypotheses, and informed hobbyists placing personal or regional samples into a deeper temporal framework.
Insights you gain: Quantitative ancestry proportions, affinities to ancient hunter-gatherer and early farmer groups, signals of South Asian and West Eurasian admixture, traces of Siberian and Oceanic heritage, and Amerindian or African contributions. These results help reconstruct migration routes, admixture events, and regional demographic histories.
Context and value: By using ancient-relevant reference clusters (e.g., WHG, EHG, Basal Iran/Neolithic), MDLP World K11e links modern variation to prehistoric population structure—illuminating the genetic consequences of the Neolithic transition, steppe expansions, coastal dispersals and long-distance contacts. It is valuable because it blends global coverage with components grounded in ancient popul
Reference Populations
African
- Populations originating from the African continent with diverse ancestries.
Amerindian
- Indigenous people of the Americas with a rich cultural and genetic heritage.
ASI (Ancestral South Indian)
- Represents ancient genetic components found predominantly in the Indian Subcontinent.
Basal Iran-Mesolithic Neolithic
- Refers to ancient populations from early agricultural societies in Iran and adjacent areas.
Oceanic
- Populations from the Pacific Islands, including Melanesians, Micronesians, and Polynesians.
EHG (Eastern Hunter-Gatherer)
- Ancient populations from Eastern Europe and Western Siberia known for their hunting and gathering lifestyle.
SEA (Southeast Asian)
- Diverse populations from regions such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
Siberian
- Indigenous groups originating from the vast Siberian region.
WHG (Western Hunter-Gatherer)
- Prehistoric populations who inhabited Western Europe.
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 11 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 11 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