Admixture Calculator

Modern World Kakaji K11

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**Modern World Kakaji K11** estimates global ancestry proportions using 11 modern reference populations (Bedouin, EastAsia, Finn, Gambian, Kalash, Karitiana, Mbuti_Pygmies, Pima, Sardinian, Telegu, Yakut). Designed for global users, researchers, and genealogists, it highlights continental and regional affinities, reveals recent admixture signals, and serves as a clear, interpretable starting point for exploring modern genetic history.

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Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

Author Kakaji/DNAGenics

Era Modern

Components 11 Populations

Target Region World

Created February 2023

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About This Calculator

**Modern World Kakaji K11 — What it analyzes** This calculator estimates a person's global ancestry proportions using 11 modern reference populations chosen to capture broad continental and subcontinental variation in the modern era. It models an individual's genome as a mixture of contributions from: Bedouin, EastAsia, Finn, Gambian, Kalash, Karitiana, Mbuti_Pygmies, Pima, Sardinian, Telegu, and Yakut. The K11 panel is tuned to highlight major Eurasian, African, and Native American components while retaining sensitivity to regional isolates and founder populations. **Who it's for** - Researchers, genealogists, and curious individuals with diverse global ancestries - People tracing recent admixture or regional affinities in the modern world - Educators and students exploring comparative population structure **Insights you can gain** - Proportional ancestry estimates across 11 informative reference groups - Signals of recent admixture (e.g., West Eurasian, South Asian, East Asian, West African, Central African, Native American) - Relative affinities to regional proxies (e.g., Sardinian as a Mediterranean/early European proxy; Kalash and Finn as regional isolates) - A starting point for hypothesis generation about migration, colonization, and recent gene flow **Context and caveats** Reference populations are proxies: they capture characteristic allele patterns but do not represent every historical population. Modern labels (e.g., Bedouin, Telegu, Yakut) are simplified summaries of complex histories. This tool emphasizes modern-era admixture and is not a direct reconstruction of ancient genomes. Results are probabilistic, not prescriptive, and should be interpreted alongside historical, archaeological, and genealogical information. **Why this calculator is valuable** Kakaji K11 balances breadth and resolution to give accessible, interpretable ancestry breakdowns for global users. Its curated mix of continental and regional references helps reveal both broad co

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Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

11 Reference Populations

Bedouin: Indigenous ethnic group traditionally inhabiting desert regions in the Middle Eastern continents.
EastAsia: Diverse populations in East Asia including countries such as China, Japan, and Korea, known for rich historical cultures.
Finn: Native population of Finland, part of the Uralic family, distinct in its linguistic roots and Northern European culture.
Gambian: West African ethnic group mainly residing in The Gambia, known for its rich cultural heritage and diversity.
Kalash: Indigenous people primarily in northwestern Pakistan, known for their unique religious beliefs and cultural practices different from the predominant populations in Pakistan.
Karitiana: Indigenous people of Brazil with a distinct language and culture, part of the Amazon Rainforest indigenous populations.
Mbuti_Pygmies: Indigenous people of the Congo Basin, known for their forest-dwelling lifestyle and unique cultural practices among Pygmy groups.
Pima: Indigenous group primarily in Arizona, USA, with a rich history and culture deeply connected to the region's river systems.
Sardinian: Natively from Sardinia, Italy, known for genetic uniqueness due to geographical isolation on the Mediterranean island.
Telegu: Ethnic group predominantly in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, known for their Dravidian culture.
Yakut: Indigenous people of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) in Russia, known for their Turkic language roots and adaptation to cold environments.

Continent Grouping:

Asia: EastAsia, Kalash, Telegu, Yakut
Europe: Finn, Sardinian
Middle East: Bedouin
Africa: Gambian, Mbuti_Pygmies
Americas: Karitiana, Pima

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

How It Works

Your DNA is compared to 11 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