MDLP K12b

South Asian Continent

• ANI (Ancestral North Indian): A distinct ancestral component found within modern South Asian populations.
• ASI (Ancestral South Indian): A specific ancestral component distinct from Ancestral North Indian (ANI) within modern South Asian populations.

European Continent

• Northeuropean: Genetic ancestry linked to populations of Scandinavia, the Baltic states, and neighboring regions.
• Caucasian: Genetic heritage associated with populations originating from the Caucasus Mountains region, known for its ethnic and linguistic diversity.
• Volga Ural: Ancestry found in populations around Russia's Volga River and Ural Mountains, exhibiting a mixture of European and Finno-Ugric influences.

African Continent

• African HG (Hunter-Gatherer): Ancient African lineages stemming from populations with traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyles.

Asian Continent

• NEA (Northeast Asian): Ancestry prevalent in populations of China, Korea, Japan, and parts of Siberia.
• Siberian: Genetic ancestry found in the indigenous communities inhabiting the vast Siberian region of Russia.
• Arctic: Ancestry linked to indigenous peoples who have adapted to the extreme climates of the far northern latitudes.
• SEA (Southeast Asian): Genetic ancestry originating from the diverse populations of countries like Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Oceanian Continent

• Papuan: Describes the genetic heritage of populations native to Papua New Guinea and neighboring Melanesian regions.

Americas

• Amerindian: Indigenous ancestry spanning diverse populations throughout both North and South America.