MDLP K11e
Calculator Details
Reference Populations
African: Encompasses diverse populations from the African continent, known for genetic diversity and ancient lineages.
Amerindian: Refers to indigenous peoples of the Americas, with genetic roots tracing back to early humans who migrated from Asia to the New World.
ASI (Ancestral South Indian): Represents the ancient population component of South Asia, distinct from later migrant groups such as Indo-Europeans.
Basal: Reference to early diverging human lineages before major global dispersals, often used in context of ancient populations.
Iran-Mesolithic: Populations from the region of modern-day Iran during the Mesolithic period, pivotal in the spread of farming to Europe and South Asia.
Neolithic: Associated with the first agricultural communities that significantly contributed to the spread of farming and settled life, particularly in Europe and West Asia.
Oceanic: Pertains to the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Islands, including Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia, showcasing adaptations to island life.
EHG (Eastern Hunter-Gatherer): Ancient populations in Eastern Europe and Western Asia, known for their semi-nomadic lifestyles before agricultural expansion.
SEA (Southeast Asian): Diverse populations from the region of Southeast Asia, characterized by complex migrations and cultural exchanges.
Siberian: Refers to indigenous groups within Siberia, adapted to the cold environments with unique cultural and genetic traits.
WHG (Western Hunter-Gatherer): Populations from Western Europe during prehistoric times, noted for their hunter-gatherer economies preceding Neolithic farmers.
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 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 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
- Modern and ancient populations are used as references
- Percentages indicate relative genetic contribution from each population
- Results are estimates based on available reference data