Admixture Calculator

Egy K6

**Egy K6 — six-way global admixture snapshot** A clear, fast autosomal ancestry calculator that decomposes your DNA into six broad components: **Amerindian, African, East Asian, Baltic Sea, Near East, and Oceanian**. Ideal for curious users, genealogists, and educators, Egy K6 provides an accessible, interpretable overview of major ancestral influences while noting limitations of broad reference clusters.

6 Components

World Target Region

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Modern Era

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Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

Author Egy

Era Modern

Components 6 Populations

Target Region World

Created November 2022

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Calculator Creator

About This Calculator

**Egy K6 — Modern-era global admixture calculator** Egy K6 estimates a simple, interpretable six-way genetic ancestry profile using contemporary reference clusters: **Amerindian, African, East Asian, Baltic Sea, Near East, and Oceanian**. Designed for world-wide use, it summarizes an individual's autosomal DNA into proportional contributions from broad biogeographic groups, helping users visualize major ancestral signals across the globe. What this calculator analyzes - Genome-wide autosomal markers are compared to six reference population clusters to estimate relative ancestry proportions. - Results are expressed as percentage shares that sum to ~100%, highlighting dominant and minor components. Who it's for - General users curious about macro-scale ancestry patterns - Genealogy enthusiasts who want a snapshot of continental or regional contributions - Educators and students seeking a clear demonstration of admixture principles - Researchers who need a simplified, reproducible six-cluster overview for population comparisons Insights you can gain - Major ancestral sources shaping an individual's genetic makeup - Signals of recent admixture versus deeper regional affinities (e.g., Baltic Sea as a Northern European component, Near East connections, transoceanic or indigenous signals) - Comparative context: how your profile aligns with global patterns Context and caveats - The six clusters are broad proxies, not discrete 'races' or precise ethnic labels. They reflect population structure derived from reference datasets. - Historical migrations (e.g., expansions from the Near East, African diasporas, Asian dispersals, Austronesian and Pacific connections, indigenous American histories) underlie these signals. - Limitations include reference bias, marker density, and inability to date admixture or pinpoint specific ancestors. Why Egy K6 is valuable - Fast, transparent, and easy-to-interpret overview of global ancestry. - Great first-step tool for exploring personal

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Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

6 Reference Populations

Amerindian:
- Description: Indigenous peoples native to the Americas, encompassing diverse tribes and cultures from North, Central, and South America.
- Continent: Americas
African:
- Description: Diverse group comprising various ethnicities and cultures across Africa, representing ancient and contemporary populations.
- Continent: Africa
East Asian:
- Description: Populations originating from East Asia, including peoples from countries like China, Japan, and Korea with rich historical civilizations.
- Continent: Asia
Baltic Sea:
- Description: Populations around the Baltic Sea region, including Northern and Eastern European groups with distinct cultural and historical identities.
- Continent: Europe
Near East:
- Description: Populations from the Near East, covering parts of Western Asia and the eastern Mediterranean, known for ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia.
- Continent: Asia (part of Middle East)
Oceanian:
- Description: Indigenous peoples of Oceania, including Polynesian, Micronesian, and Melanesian cultures across the Pacific Islands.
- Continent: Oceania

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

How It Works

Your DNA is compared to 6 reference populations
Modern 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
Modern populations are used as references
Percentages indicate relative genetic contribution
Results are estimates based on available reference data