MDLP K5
Calculator Details
Reference Populations
East-Eurasian - Broad ancestry component representing populations from East Asia and Southeast Asia, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Southeast Asian, and related groups.
West-Eurasian - Broad ancestry component representing populations from Western Eurasia, including Europeans, Middle Easterners, Central Asians, and North Africans.
Caucasian - Ancestry related to populations from the Caucasus region between Europe and Asia, including Georgian, Armenian, Azerbaijani, and other Caucasian ethnic groups.
South-Asian - Ancestry component representing populations from the Indian subcontinent, including modern-day India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Paleo-mediterranean - Ancient Mediterranean ancestry component representing early populations around the Mediterranean Basin, likely including pre-Neolithic hunter-gatherer groups and early Mediterranean farmers. This component may capture genetic signatures from ancient populations before major population movements and admixture events in the region.
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 5 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 5 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