MDLP K12
Calculator Details
Reference Populations
Siberian: Indigenous ethnic groups living in the vast region of Siberia in Russia, characterized by diverse cultures and languages.
Caucasian: Populations originating from the Caucasus region, situated between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, displaying diverse ethnic and cultural identities.
Indian: Populations native to the Indian subcontinent, encompassing a multitude of languages, cultures, and religions.
African: Diverse ethnic groups native to the African continent, characterized by a wide range of cultures, languages, and historical backgrounds.
West European: Populations of Western Europe with shared cultural and historical roots, generally speaking Indo-European languages.
East European: Populations originating from Eastern Europe, sharing Slavic languages and influenced by historical migrations and political changes.
SEA (Southeast Asian): Diverse ethnic groups from Southeast Asia, with rich cultures influenced by interactions between indigenous groups and external civilizations.
Kalash: An indigenous minority ethnic group from Pakistan known for their distinct culture, language, and religious practices, differing significantly from surrounding populations.
Neareast (Near Eastern): Populations from the Near East region, historically rich with ancient civilizations, diverse in languages and religions.
Uralic: Ethnic groups speaking Uralic languages, spanning from Eastern Europe to Siberia, including the Finnish and Estonian populations.
Amerindian: Indigenous peoples of the Americas, with diverse cultures and languages that predate European colonization.
Papuan: Indigenous populations of Papua New Guinea and neighboring islands, characterized by a high degree of linguistic and cultural diversity.
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 ancient 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
- Ancient populations are used as references
- Percentages indicate relative genetic contribution from each population
- Results are estimates based on available reference data