Modern World Kakaji K20
**Modern World Kakaji K20** offers a 20-population admixture breakdown that maps your DNA to a curated panel spanning Africa, Europe, the Middle East, South & East Asia, Siberia, and the Americas. Ideal for genetic genealogy, research, and education, it provides interpretable ancestry proportions and insights into recent gene flow and regional affinities — with clear caveats about model dependence.
Calculator Details
Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator
About This Calculator
Reference Populations
The populations used as genetic references in this calculator
20 Reference Populations
- Lahu: A Tibeto-Burman speaking ethnic group from Yunnan, China.
- Naxi: An ethnic group primarily found in the Yunnan and Sichuan provinces of China.
- Gambian: West African population from Gambia, mostly part of the Mandinka ethnic group.
Middle Eastern
- Druze: A religious minority found mainly in Lebanon, Syria, and Israel.
- Bedouin: Traditionally nomadic Arab groups, predominantly in the Middle East.
European
- Finn: Peoples from Finland of Uralic linguistic origin.
- Sardinian: Inhabitants of the island of Sardinia, with a distinct genetic profile.
- Mozabite: Berber ethnic group from the M'zab region in Algeria.
South Asian
- Tamil: A Dravidian ethnic group native to Tamil Nadu, India, and northern Sri Lanka.
- Telegu: Predominantly found in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, India.
- Makrani: An ethnic group primarily found in the Makran coast of Pakistan and Iran.
East Asian
- Dai: An ethnic minority primarily located in Yunnan, China.
- Japanese: Native people of Japan, known for a unique cultural history.
- Yakut: Turkic-speaking people from the Sakha Republic in Russia.
African
- EsanNigeria: An ethnic group from southern Nigeria.
- Mbuti_Pygmies: Indigenous hunter-gatherers from the Ituri Forest in the Congo.
- Biaka_Pygmies: Indigenous pygmy people from the Central African Republic and Cameroon.
South Asian
- Kalash: An indigenous people native to the Chitral District of Pakistan.
Indigenous American
- Karitiana: Indigenous people from the Brazilian Amazon.
- Pima: Indigenous peoples from Arizona in the U.S. and Sonora in Mexico.
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 20 carefully selected modern populations as references, allowing for a detailed breakdown of your genetic heritage.
How It Works
- Your DNA is compared to 20 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