MDLP K16

Amerindian

• Indigenous peoples of the Americas, including diverse groups across North, Central, and South America.

Ancestor

• Refers to ancient populations that are the predecessors of current ethnic groups.

ANE (Ancient North Eurasian)

• Ancient populations from Siberia region, contributing genetic material to present-day Europeans and Native Americans.

ANI (Ancestral North Indian)

• Ancient population that is a significant genetic component among North Indian populations.

Arctic

• Indigenous peoples inhabiting Arctic regions, such as the Inuit and others in northern polar areas.

Australian

• Indigenous Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Caucasian

• Refers to populations traditionally from the Caucasus region; often used to describe those of European descent.

East African

• Populations from the eastern part of Africa including countries like Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya.

Mesolithic

• Hunter-gatherer populations from the Mesolithic era, which is the Middle Stone Age.

Near East

• Populations from the Near East region, historically including the Middle East and parts of Turkey.

Neolithic

• Populations from the Neolithic era, associated with the beginning of agriculture and settled communities.

North African

• Populations from the northern part of Africa, including countries like Egypt, Libya, and Morocco.

Oceanic

• Populations from the Pacific Islands, including Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia.

Siberian

• Indigenous peoples of Siberia, a vast region in Russia known for its diverse ethnic groups.

South East Asian

• Populations from Southeast Asia, including countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Subsaharian

• Populations from Sub-Saharan Africa, which includes diverse ethnic groups across central and southern Africa.