Admixture Calculator

Modern World Kakaji K25

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**Modern World Kakaji K25 (Modern)** A K=25 autosomal admixture calculator that breaks your DNA into 25 modern reference clusters (European, Near Eastern, South Asian, East Asian, Native American, multiple African components and more). Ideal for curious individuals and researchers seeking a detailed, globally balanced snapshot of recent ancestry—with clear caveats about reference proxies and model limits.

25 Components

World Target Region

Kakaji/DNAGenics Author

Modern Era

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Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

Author Kakaji/DNAGenics

Era Modern

Components 25 Populations

Target Region World

Created March 2023

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About This Calculator

**Modern World Kakaji K25 (Modern)** This calculator analyzes autosomal DNA to estimate ancestry proportions against 25 modern reference populations. Using a K=25 admixture model, it decomposes an individual's genome into component clusters that reflect major regional ancestries and population histories from around the world. **What it analyzes** - Genome-wide autosomal variation compared with 25 reference populations (e.g., Orcadian, Karitiana, Naxi, Dai, Mozabite, Biaka_Pygmies, Makrani, Tamil, Surui, Gambian, Bedouin, Punjabi, Sardinian, Peruvian, Pima, Palestinian, Finn, Kalash, Druze, Telugu, EsanNigeria, San, Mbuti_Pygmies, Yakut, Japanese). **Who it’s for** - Individuals curious about multi-regional ancestry - Genetic genealogy hobbyists seeking a fine-grained global snapshot - Researchers and students who want a clear, interpretable K=25 reference model **Insights you can gain** - Proportional contributions from broad regional clusters (e.g., European, South Asian, East Asian, Native American, multiple African components, Near Eastern) - Signals of recent admixture versus deep ancestral components - Potentially unexpected minor ancestries that may reflect migration, trade, or recent relatives **Context and limitations** - Reference populations serve as proxies for complex histories; some clusters represent recent isolated groups (e.g., Sardinian, Kalash) while others reflect continental or hunter-gatherer lineages (e.g., San, Mbuti). - Results are model-dependent: K=25 offers resolution but may split or merge historical signals differently than other K values. - Interpret results alongside historical, genealogical, and archeological knowledge. **Why this calculator is valuable** - Provides a balanced, modern-era global view with distinct regional components - Useful for comparative analysis, hypothesis generation, and visualizing ancestry gradients Use this tool to explore how your DNA reflects the tapestry of recent human migrations and regional popu

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Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

25 Reference Populations

Orcadian: Population from the Orkney Islands, Scotland, Europe.
Karitiana: Indigenous people from the Amazon rainforest, Brazil, South America.
Naxi: Ethnic minority primarily found in Yunnan Province, China, Asia.
Dai: Ethnic group from Yunnan Province, China, Asia.
Mozabite: Berber-speaking people from the M'zab region of Algeria, Africa.
Biaka_Pygmies: Indigenous people in the Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa.
Makrani: Ethnic group from Balochistan, Pakistan, Asia.
Tamil: Ethnic group primarily found in Tamil Nadu, India, and Northern Sri Lanka, Asia.
Surui: Indigenous people from Rondônia in the western Amazon, Brazil, South America.
Gambian: People from The Gambia, West Africa.
Bedouin: Nomadic Arab people from the Middle East and North Africa, mainly found in desert regions.
Punjabi: Ethnic group from the Punjab region of Pakistan and India, Asia.
Sardinian: Native people from the island of Sardinia, Italy, Europe.
Peruvian: People originating from Peru, South America.
Pima: Native American group primarily in Arizona and Sonora.
Palestinian: Arabs from the region of Palestine, the Middle East.
Finn: People from Finland, Europe.
Kalash: Indigenous people residing in the Chitral District of Pakistan, Asia.
Druze: Ethnoreligious group mainly located in Lebanon, Syria, Israel, and Jordan, the Middle East.
Telugu: Ethnic group from the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions of India, Asia.
EsanNigeria: Ethnic group belonging to the Esan people in Nigeria, Africa.
San: Indigenous people from Southern Africa.
Mbuti_Pygmies: Indigenous group of the Ituri Forest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa.
Yakut: Turkic ethnic group mainly in the Sakha Republic, Russia, Asia.
Japanese: People from Japan, Asia.

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

How It Works

Your DNA is compared to 25 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