MDLP K16

By MDLP
Admixture Calculator

Calculator Details

Name
MDLP K16
Target Population
World
Author
MDLP
Era
Modern and ancient
Number of Components
16
Description
MDLP K16 is a Modern-Ancient admixture calculator that estimates the proportion of genetic ancestry across 16 curated reference components. Using autosomal SNP profiles, it models how an individual's genome can be decomposed into signals associated with broad modern and deep-time populations: Amerindian, Ancestor, ANE (Ancient North Eurasian), ANI (Ancestral North Indian), Arctic, Australian, Caucasian, East African, Mesolithic, Near East, Neolithic, North African, Oceanic, Siberian, South East Asian and Subsaharian. Designed for a global audience, the calculator suits genetic genealogy enthusiasts, population genetics students, researchers seeking comparative context, and anyone curious about their deep and recent ancestry. What it analyzes: MDLP K16 quantifies relative ancestry fractions that reflect both ancient substrate (Mesolithic, Neolithic, ANE) and geographically coherent modern clusters (East African, North African, Caucasian, Oceanic). By blending modern and ancient references, it reveals legacy components left by major prehistoric migrations—such as the spread of Neolithic farmers, Paleolithic Siberian contributions, and Holocene movements across Eurasia and Oceania—while also capturing recent admixture events. Insights users can gain: the calculator highlights proportions of continental and regional ancestry, distinguishes deep ancestral signals (e.g., ANE vs. Near Eastern farmer ancestry), and can point to unexpected affinities (e.g., Oceanic or Australian components in admixed genomes). Results help users interpret genetic reports, generate hypotheses about population history, and compare individuals or groups against a consistent 16-component framework. Context and limitations: MDLP K16 provides a powerful, interpretable snapshot of ancestry but is constrained by the chosen reference panel and the inherent continuum of human variation. It should be used as a comparative tool alongside archaeological, historical, and additional genetic evidence. It
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Reference Populations

  • Amerindian

    • Indigenous peoples of the Americas, including diverse groups across North, Central, and South America.

  • Ancestor

    • Refers to ancient populations that are the predecessors of current ethnic groups.

  • ANE (Ancient North Eurasian)

    • Ancient populations from Siberia region, contributing genetic material to present-day Europeans and Native Americans.

  • ANI (Ancestral North Indian)

    • Ancient population that is a significant genetic component among North Indian populations.

  • Arctic

    • Indigenous peoples inhabiting Arctic regions, such as the Inuit and others in northern polar areas.

  • Australian

    • Indigenous Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

  • Caucasian

    • Refers to populations traditionally from the Caucasus region; often used to describe those of European descent.

  • East African

    • Populations from the eastern part of Africa including countries like Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya.

  • Mesolithic

    • Hunter-gatherer populations from the Mesolithic era, which is the Middle Stone Age.

  • Near East

    • Populations from the Near East region, historically including the Middle East and parts of Turkey.

  • Neolithic

    • Populations from the Neolithic era, associated with the beginning of agriculture and settled communities.

  • North African

    • Populations from the northern part of Africa, including countries like Egypt, Libya, and Morocco.

  • Oceanic

    • Populations from the Pacific Islands, including Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia.

  • Siberian

    • Indigenous peoples of Siberia, a vast region in Russia known for its diverse ethnic groups.

  • South East Asian

    • Populations from Southeast Asia, including countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

  • Subsaharian

    • Populations from Sub-Saharan Africa, which includes diverse ethnic groups across central and southern Africa.

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 and 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
  • Modern and ancient populations are used as references
  • Percentages indicate relative genetic contribution from each population
  • Results are estimates based on available reference data
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