MDLP K13d
By MDLP
Admixture Calculator
Calculator Details
Name
MDLP K13d
Target Population
World
Author
MDLP
Era
Ancient
Number of Components
13
Description
MDLP K13d is an “Ancient” era admixture calculator that estimates an individual’s deep ancestral composition by comparing autosomal DNA to thirteen carefully chosen reference clusters. It reports proportional affinities to Melanesian, Western European, Paleoafrican, ANI (Ancestral North Indian), Middle Eastern, Northeastern European, Austronesian, ASI (Ancestral South Indian), Siberian, Uralic, Paleosiberian, Subsaharan and Amerindian components. The emphasis is on broad, prehistoric population structure rather than recent family genealogy.
This tool is designed for a wide audience: genetic enthusiasts, students, population geneticists, archaeogenetic researchers and anyone curious about global and ancient ancestry patterns. It is particularly useful for people investigating prehistoric migrations, regional admixture histories, and the deep genetic links between continents and cultures. By placing your genotype in the context of global ancient-like reference profiles, MDLP K13d helps reveal long-term signals of gene flow and affinity that shaped modern populations.
Users can gain insights into likely ancient inputs (for example, signals related to Austronesian dispersals, Siberian and Paleosiberian contributions in northern groups, the ANI/ASI contrast in South Asia, or remnants of Paleoafrican and Subsaharan ancestry) and identify surprising or mixed patterns in multi-ancestral backgrounds. Technically, the calculator compares thousands of markers against allele-frequency profiles to estimate the most probable mixture proportions. Because it targets ancient and continental-scale signals, it is less sensitive to very recent admixture and does not provide precise genealogical relationships.
MDLP K13d is valuable because it synthesizes complex, geographically structured genetic variation into an interpretable profile that complements archaeological, linguistic and historical evidence. Component labels reflect reference clusters, not strict ethnic definitions; resul
Reference Populations
Melanesian
- Description: Genetic ancestry associated with populations native to the islands of Melanesia, including Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and Vanuatu.
Western European
- Description: Genetic ancestry associated with populations of Western Europe, including countries like France, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Germany.
- Region: Europe
Paleoafrican
- Description: An umbrella term for ancient African lineages that predate the expansion of Bantu-speaking groups.
- Region: Africa
ANI (Ancestral North Indian)
- Description: A distinct ancestral component found within modern South Asian populations, particularly in northern India.
- Region: South Asia
Middle Eastern
- Description: Ancestry originating from populations in the Middle East, including regions like the Arabian Peninsula, Levant, and Mesopotamia.
- Region: Middle East
Northeastern European
- Description: Genetic ancestry linked to populations of Northeastern Europe, including the Baltic states, Finland, and parts of Russia.
- Region: Europe
Austronesian
- Description: Ancestry found in populations spread across Southeast Asia, Oceania, and Madagascar, linked by a common linguistic and cultural heritage.
- Region: Asia/Oceania
ASI (Ancestral South Indian)
- Description: A distinct ancestral component found within modern South Asian populations, particularly in southern India.
- Region: South Asia
Siberian
- Description: Genetic ancestry associated with indigenous communities inhabiting the vast Siberian region of Russia.
- Region: Asia
Uralic
- Description: Ancestry associated with populations speaking Uralic languages, found in parts of Northern Europe, Siberia, and Hungary.
- Region: Europe/Asia
Paleosiberian
- Description: Ancestry linked to ancient populations of Siberia, predating the arrival of more recent groups like the Northeast Asians.
- Region: Asia
Subsaharan
- Description: Ancestry originating from populations south of the Sahara Desert in Africa.
- Region: Africa
Amerindian
- Description: Genetic ancestry stemming from indigenous populations throughout North and South America.
- Region: Americas
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 13 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 13 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