Project Li K11
By Li
Admixture Calculator
Calculator Details
Name
Project Li K11
Target Population
World
Author
Li
Era
Modern and ancient
Number of Components
11
Description
Project Li K11 is an admixture calculator built for people of Asian ancestry and for researchers exploring the complex tapestry of Asian genetic history. Using a deliberately mixed panel of eleven reference populations—ranging from ancient proxies (Old Yellow River, Old Mongolia, Old Taiwan, 1000 AD–1000 BC) to regional stand-ins (South India Irula, Old Iran), Oceanian and Pacific sources (Old Vanuatu), insular East Asian signals (Aborigine in Japan), transcontinental contributors (Yoruba as an African reference), plus modern comparator sets—this tool estimates the proportionate contribution of each source to an individual genotype. It quantifies affinities to both deep, prehistoric lineages and more recent regional populations, offering a layered view of ancestry across time and space.
Who this is for: genealogists, population geneticists, students of human prehistory, and anyone with Asian roots curious about ancestral components that shaped their genome. Users gain interpretable ancestry percentages, visual breakdowns of ancient versus modern components, and a contextual narrative linking statistical results to known migration events—such as north–south movements across East Asia, Austronesian expansions linked to Taiwan and Vanuatu, steppe-related influences, and deep southern connections to South Asian and Southeast Asian groups.
Project Li K11 emphasizes that each reference is a proxy: “Old” labels represent reconstructed or temporally anchored clusters rather than single historical peoples. Results are most valuable when combined with archaeological, linguistic, and historical information. The calculator is practical for exploratory personal reports, hypothesis generation in research, and classroom demonstrations of how multiple waves of migration and local continuity produce the genetic diversity seen in modern Asian populations. By bridging ancient and modern signals, Project Li K11 helps users translate genomic data into a richer story of human movement,
Reference Populations
American
- Aborigine in Colombia: Indigenous populations residing in Colombia.
East Asian
- Old Yellow River: Longshan and Yangshao cultural people in Henan and Shaanxi provinces of China (500 BC - 3000 BC).
- Old Mongolia: North Mongolian and Lake Baikal people in Russia (1000 BC - 4000 BC).
- Old Taiwan: Hanben people in Taiwan province of China (1100 AD - 1800 AD).
South Asian
- South India (Irula): Modern people of the Irula community.
West Eurasian
- Old Iran: Populations from the northwest of Iran (1000 BC - 2000 BC).
Jomon
- Aborigine in Japan: Indigenous populations in Japan (800 BC - 3000 BC).
Andaman
- Modern People: Contemporary populations from the Andaman Islands.
Old Nepal
- 1000 AD - 1000 BC: Historical populations from Nepal during this period.
Oceanian
- Old Vanuatu: Populations in Vanuatu (1000 BC - 1000 AD).
African
- Yoruba: Modern-day Yoruba people.
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