Admixture Calculator

Egy K9

**Egy K9 — Ancient admixture snapshot** A compact nine-component calculator that estimates ancestral proportions in ancient and modern genomes. Compare contributions from Anatolian and Iranian Neolithic farmers, Caucasus and steppe hunter‑gatherers, northern European heritage, and global non‑West Eurasian inputs (East Asian, Amerindian, Oceanian, African). Fast, interpretable, and ideal for researchers, educators, and ancestry enthusiasts seeking a clear first-pass view of deep population histo

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Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

Author Egy

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Components 9 Populations

Target Region World

Created November 2022

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About This Calculator

**Egy K9 — Ancient Admixture Calculator** Egy K9 estimates ancestral proportions in ancient and modern genomes using a compact, interpretable nine-component reference panel. It compares a query genotype to canonical ancient and global source populations: **Anatolia_N, CHG, EHG, Iran_N, SHG, East_Asian, Amerindian, Oceanian,** and **African**. Designed for archaeogeneticists, students, museum curators, and curious ancestry enthusiasts, Egy K9 bridges deep-time population structure with accessible results. What it analyzes - Proportional ancestry contributions from each reference component to a target sample. - Broad affinity patterns that reflect migrations, admixture events, and regional continuity or turnover. Who it’s for - Researchers needing a quick, standardized breakdown of ancestry in ancient remains or comparative modern samples. - Educators and public audiences seeking an interpretable snapshot of complex population history. Insights you can gain - Relative weight of Near Eastern (Anatolia_N, Iran_N) versus steppe and hunter-gatherer inputs (EHG, CHG, SHG). - Signals of long-range contacts (East_Asian, Amerindian, Oceanian) and sub-Saharan African influence. - Hypotheses about migration pathways, cultural interactions, and population replacement versus admixture. Context & value Egy K9 condenses widely used paleogenomic reference groups into a practical toolkit for cross-sample comparison. For example, elevated Anatolia_N suggests Neolithic farmers’ influence; CHG and EHG reflect Caucasus and steppe ancestries associated with later Bronze Age movements; SHG captures northern European hunter-gatherer heritage. Non-West Eurasian components highlight episodes of long-range gene flow or contamination checks. Limitations & best practice - The nine-component model is deliberately coarse: it emphasizes interpretability over fine-scale resolution. - Results depend on reference choice and sample age; combine Egy K9 outputs with archaeological context, PCA, an

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Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

9 Reference Populations

Anatolia_N: Represents the Neolithic populations from Anatolia, an area known for early agricultural societies.
CHG: Refers to the Caucasus Hunter-Gatherers, ancient populations from the Caucasus region.
EHG: Denotes Eastern European Hunter-Gatherers, from regions spreading across modern-day Russia.
East_Asian: Populations from the East Asian region, covering China, Korea, and Japan.
Iran_N: Represents Neolithic populations from Iran, who were among early farming communities.
Amerindian: Refers to indigenous peoples of the Americas, with deep prehistoric roots in the continent.
Oceanian: Encompasses the indigenous populations of the Pacific Islands, including Melanesians, Micronesians, and Polynesians.
SHG: Scandinavian Hunter-Gatherers, early populations residing in Scandinavia.
African: Represents the diverse indigenous populations across the African continent.

Grouped by Continent:

Europe: Anatolia_N, EHG, SHG
Asia: CHG, East_Asian, Iran_N
America: Amerindian
Oceania: Oceanian
Africa: African

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