MDLP K15a
Calculator Details
Reference Populations
- Kalash: An ethnic group in the Chitral District of Pakistan, known for distinct cultural and genetic markers. 
- Siberian: Populations native to Siberia, including various indigenous groups with diverse ancestries. 
- SEA (Southeast Asian): Populations from Southeast Asia, characterized by distinct ethnic groups like Thai, Malay, and Vietnamese. 
- Arctic: Indigenous peoples of the Arctic regions, such as the Inuit and Saami. 
- Paleoafrican: Ancestral populations in Africa, particularly those preceding the Bantu migrations. 
- EA (East Asian): Populations from East Asia, including Chinese, Japanese, and Korean groups. 
- Caucasian: Traditionally refers to people from the Caucasus region, sometimes broadly used for European ancestral groups. 
- NEA (Northeast Asian): Populations from Northeast Asia, often overlapping with Siberian or Mongolian ancestries. 
- Northeuropean: Populations from Northern Europe, including Nordic and Baltic groups. 
- Austronesian: Populations linked by the Austronesian language family, spread across islands from Southeast Asia to the Pacific. 
- ASI (Ancestral South Indian): Ancestral group contributing to South Indian genetic makeup, distinct from other South Asian populations. 
- Subsaharian: Populations living south of the Sahara, including diverse ethnic groups with complex ancestries. 
- Southeuropean: Populations from Southern Europe, including Iberian, Italian, and Balkan ancestries. 
- Amerindian: Indigenous peoples of the Americas, with diverse cultures and genetic histories. 
- Uralic: Populations related to the Uralic language family, such as Finns, Estonians, and Hungarians. 
Grouped by Continent
- Asia: - Kalash
- Siberian
- SEA
- EA
- NEA
- Austronesian
- ASI
 
- Europe: - Caucasian
- Northeuropean
- Southeuropean
- Uralic
 
- Africa: - Paleoafrican
- Subsaharian
 
- Americas: - Amerindian
 
- Arctic/Around Arctic: - Arctic
 
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 15 carefully selected modern populations as references, allowing for a detailed breakdown of your genetic heritage.
How It Works
Key Points
- Your DNA is compared to 15 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 populations are used as references
- Percentages indicate relative genetic contribution from each population
- Results are estimates based on available reference data