HLA Heritage Analysis

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HLA Heritage Analysis

Exploring HLA genetic similarity

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Analyzing HLA markers

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HLA Heritage Analysis

Explore your HLA population signals

Explore how your HLA-region DNA compares with reference populations around the world. These results describe statistical genetic similarity, not proof of genealogy or a medical diagnosis.

Selected sample DEMO REPORT

Strongest similarity

Southern European

53.1%

5signals at or above 1%
3signals at or above 5%
6chromosome examined

Percentages describe similarity to reference populations; they do not establish direct descent.

Chapter I

Understanding Your HLA Heritage

The results of this analysis show that your immune system DNA shares patterns with populations around the world. The HLA region on chromosome 6 is one of the most variable parts of the human genome: a diversity preserved across hundreds of thousands of years.

This is not a full-genome analysis. It focuses specifically on the HLA region, which has a lower recombination rate than other parts of your DNA. This means HLA patterns can reflect ancient admixture: connections that may predate what you'd find in standard autosomal ancestry tests.

"HLA carries the memory of what humanity encountered: a biological archive written by survival itself."

Ancient Immune Patterns

HLA genes helped your ancient matches recognize and fight pathogens. These patterns were passed down with remarkable continuity.

Chromosome 6 Focus

This analysis examines the HLA region specifically, revealing ancestral connections that standard tests may not detect.

Chapter II

Your HLA Composition

Click any region to explore its details

01
Southern European
53.1%
02
Central & West Asian
27.5%
03
Amerindian-Siberian
14.2%
04
West African
3.3%
05
North African
1.9%
Chapter III

Global Distribution

Your HLA heritage mapped across the world

The highlighted areas on this map are a visual guide and should not be interpreted as exact or definitive ancestry borders. HLA patterns reflect population genetics, not political boundaries.

Chapter IV

Explore Your Regions

Discover the detailed HLA characteristics of each reference region

Southern European
53.1%

Southern European

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Central & West Asian
27.5%

Central & West Asian

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Amerindian-Siberian
14.2%

Amerindian-Siberian

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West African
3.3%

West African

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North African
1.9%

North African

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Chapter V

The Science Behind the Analysis

Understanding the methodology and its context

Sample Database Updated 01 May 2023
Algorithm Version v1.0

HLA, or Human Leukocyte Antigens, are proteins found on the surface of white blood cells and other immune cells. Located on chromosome 6, they are among the most polymorphic genes in the human genome, meaning they come in many different types, with each individual carrying a unique combination.

This extraordinary diversity isn't random. It reflects the accumulated encounters of human populations with their environments across millennia. HLA variation has been preserved through natural selection, creating a living record of human adaptation.

HLA Class I

Found on all nucleated cells, Class I proteins (HLA-A, -B, -C) help recognize and destroy infected or abnormal cells. They present cellular contents to cytotoxic T cells.

HLA Class II

Found on immune cells like T and B cells, Class II proteins (HLA-DR, -DQ, -DP) activate the immune response by presenting external antigens to helper T cells.

Medical Significance

HLA typing is crucial for organ and tissue transplantation compatibility, helping match donors and recipients to reduce rejection risk.

Analysis Limitations

  • Limited to chromosome 6 HLA region only
  • Represents ancient admixture patterns
  • Not a full genome analysis
  • Results may differ from autosomal ancestry tests
Chapter VI

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Your HLA heritage is a window into deep time:
patterns shaped by survival, preserved across generations.

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