MDLP K10c
By MDLP
Admixture Calculator
Calculator Details
Name
MDLP K10c
Target Population
World
Author
MDLP
Era
Ancient
Number of Components
10
Description
MDLP K10c is a 10-component admixture calculator tuned to reveal deep, ancient ancestry signals across modern and ancient genomes. It estimates proportional contributions from ten reference components — Paleosiberian, African, SEA (Southeast Asian), ASI (Ancestral South Indian), Basal, North European, East Eurasian, Papuan, Siberian, and CHG (Caucasus Hunter‑Gatherer) — to help users contextualize genetic profiles within broad prehistoric population structure.
Who it’s for: MDLP K10c is designed for worldwide users: genealogy and ancestry enthusiasts, academic researchers, archaeogeneticists, and anyone curious about deep-time genetic affinities. It is especially useful when you want an interpretable, component-based view of anciently rooted ancestries rather than fine-scale recent population structure.
What it analyzes and what you’ll learn: the calculator provides proportional estimates that indicate the relative weight of each reference component in a tested sample. From those proportions you can infer likely ties to major prehistoric movements and regions — for example, CHG signals related to Caucasus and steppe ancestries, ASI reflecting deep South Asian roots, Papuan and SEA marking Oceania and Southeast Asian heritage, and Basal capturing very early non‑African lineages. Paleosiberian and Siberian components distinguish northern Asian hunter‑forager backgrounds, while North European and East Eurasian capture more temperate Eurasian variation.
Context and value: MDLP K10c bridges modern genetic testing and archaeological time depth, providing a readable snapshot of anciently informed ancestry. It complements PCA, formal statistics, and haplogroup data by translating complex population history into accessible component proportions. Users should interpret results as approximations: component labels are heuristic, reference composition affects resolution, and admixture percentages reflect shared ancestry rather than precise migration dates. When used alongside
Reference Populations
- Paleosiberian: Indigenous groups from Siberia, often characterized by genetic diversity and ancient lineages.
- African: Populations from Africa, the most genetically diverse continent, with numerous distinct ethnic groups.
- SEA (Southeast Asian): Populations from Southeast Asia, known for diverse ethnic backgrounds and genetic influences from surrounding regions.
- ASI (Ancestral South Indian): Ancestral component in the Indian subcontinent, distinct from North Indian ancestries.
- Basal: Refers to older genetic lineages often found in African populations.
- North European: Populations from Northern Europe, characterized by shared genetic features due to historical migrations.
- East Eurasian: Populations across East Asia and the Ainu, with genetic links from historical nomadic movements.
- Papuan: Indigenous people of New Guinea and nearby islands, known for distinct genetic characteristics.
- Siberian: Ethnic groups from Siberia, sharing genetic traits with Northeastern Asian populations.
- CHG (Caucasus Hunter-Gatherer): Ancient populations from the Caucasus region, influential in the genetics of West Asia and Europe.
Continent-Based Grouping:
- Africa: African
- Asia: Paleosiberian, SEA, ASI, East Eurasian, Siberian
- Europe: North European, CHG
- Oceania: Papuan
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 10 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 10 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