Admixture Calculator

Global Ancestry K9

**Global Ancestry K9 — Ancient Admixture Overview** Quickly estimate ancient ancestry proportions across nine broad source populations (West African, Southeast Asian, South Asian, Pacific, European, Pygmy, WANA, Siberian, Native American). Designed for researchers and enthusiasts, K9 reveals deep-time affinities, highlights major prehistoric migrations, and provides an intuitive baseline for interpreting ancient and modern genomes. Model-based and best used with complementary evidence.

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Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

Author DNA Genics

Era Ancient

Components 9 Populations

Target Region World

Created January 2023

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About This Calculator

**Global Ancestry K9 — Ancient Era Admixture Calculator** Global Ancestry K9 analyzes genome-wide autosomal patterns to estimate ancient ancestral contributions using a nine-population reference panel. Built around deep-time signals, this tool measures proportional affinity to nine broad ancient clusters: **West African, Southeast Asian, South Asian, Pacific, European, Pygmy, West Asian–North African (WANA), Siberian, and Native American**. Who it's for: - Genetic genealogists, archaeogeneticists, and history enthusiasts wanting clearer views of prehistoric ancestry - Researchers comparing modern or ancient samples to broad continental and subcontinental source groups - Anyone curious about deep ancestral components beyond recent genealogical pedigrees What you gain: - A proportional breakdown of inferred ancient ancestry across nine modeled sources - Visual summaries (bar charts/clines) that highlight dominant and minor components - Contextual interpretation that links proportions to major prehistoric migrations, such as Out-of-Africa dispersals, Holocene expansions, and peopling of the Americas and Oceania Historical and genetic context: Global Ancestry K9 emphasizes macro-scale population structure relevant to the Ancient era. The nine reference groups represent long-standing regional lineages and demographic processes—hunter-gatherer substrata (Pygmy, Siberian), agricultural expansions (West Asian–North African, South Asian), maritime dispersals (Pacific, Southeast Asian), and continental clines (European, West African, Native American). Why it matters: - Translates complex allele-frequency patterns into intuitive ancestry components tied to archaeological and population-history narratives - Helps formulate and test hypotheses about ancient admixture and migration routes - Complements high-resolution studies by offering a clear, comparative baseline across major prehistoric source groups Important note: K9 offers model-based approximations. Results reflect

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Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

9 Reference Populations

Africa:

West African: Populations from regions like Nigeria and Ghana, often associated with the Niger-Congo language family.

Asia:

Southeast Asian: Includes populations from countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia, characterized by diverse cultures and languages.
South Asian: Refers to populations from countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, known for their rich history and linguistic diversity.

Oceania:

Pacific: Encompasses populations from islands such as Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and Samoa, with distinct Oceanic cultural heritage.

Europe:

European: Broadly includes populations from regions like Western, Eastern, and Northern Europe, known for their Indo-European languages and shared historical developments.

Other:

Pygmy: Indigenous Central African populations, traditionally known as hunter-gatherers.
West Asian North African (WANA): Includes populations from the Middle East and North Africa, with rich ancient civilizations and cultural diversity.
Siberian: Refers to indigenous peoples of Siberia, with a history shaped by harsh climates and diverse cultures.
Native American: Indigenous peoples of the Americas, known for their diverse languages and cultural traditions across North and South America.

Chapter III

Understanding Admixture Analysis

Learn how admixture calculators work and how to interpret your results

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 9 carefully selected ancient populations as references, allowing for a detailed breakdown of your genetic heritage.

How It Works

Your DNA is compared to 9 reference populations
Ancient populations are used as genetic references
Results show your genetic similarity to these populations
More accurate with a diverse reference panel

Understanding Your Results

Your results will show percentages of genetic similarity to these reference populations. Remember these important points:

Results reflect genetic similarity, not direct ancestry
Ancient populations are used as references
Percentages indicate relative genetic contribution
Results are estimates based on available reference data