GedrosiaDNA World 25
GedrosiaDNA World 25 — Modern global admixture calculator
Compare your autosomal DNA to a 27-population modern reference panel and receive a clear, 25-component breakdown of global ancestry. Ideal for genealogy enthusiasts and researchers, it highlights regional affinities and historical migration signals (Steppe, EEF, Siberian, Oceanian, African, Native American, etc.) with accessible interpretation and caveats.
Calculator Details
Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator
About This Calculator
GedrosiaDNA World 25 — Modern global admixture calculator
GedrosiaDNA World 25 analyzes an individual's autosomal DNA against a modern reference panel to estimate ancestry proportions across the globe. Using 27 curated reference populations that span East and West Eurasia, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, the calculator decomposes a genome into fine-grained components (World 25) to reveal regional affinities and historical admixture signals.
Who it’s for:
- Genetic genealogy enthusiasts who want context beyond continental labels
- Researchers seeking a compact, interpretable breakdown of global ancestry
- People curious about historical migrations reflected in their DNA
What you get:
- A percentage breakdown across 25 global components derived from 27 reference populations (e.g., East Asian, Siberian, Steppe, Early European Farmer, Near Eastern, South Asian, various African hunter-gatherer and Bantu-lineage references, Oceanian and Papuan, and multiple Native American clusters)
- Visual and numerical summaries highlighting dominant ancestries and minor signals
- Interpretive notes that connect components to known historical events (e.g., Neolithic farmer expansions, Steppe migrations, Austronesian dispersals, Native American founding waves)
Historical and genetic context: This calculator contextualizes modern genomes within major prehistoric and historic population movements. Components like EEF (Early European Farmers), W_STEPPE/E_STEPPE (Steppe ancestries), SHG/WHG hunter-gatherer signals, and multiple African and Oceanian references reflect lineages shaped by migrations, admixture, and founder effects over millennia.
Why it’s valuable:
- Global scope: meaningful resolution across all inhabited continents
- Balanced detail: enough components to highlight subtle mixtures without overwhelming jargon
- Modern reference panel: tuned to contemporary population structure for results relevant to living individuals
A note on interpretation: Results are statist
Reference Populations
The populations used as genetic references in this calculator
25 Reference Populations
East Asian
- E_ASIAN: Populations from regions including China, Japan, and Korea.
Siberian & Altaic
- ALTAIAN: Indigenous groups from the Altai region in Central Asia.
- E_SIBERIAN: Populations native to Eastern Siberia.
- W_SIBERIAN: Indigenous groups in Western Siberia.
Arctic
- ARCTIC: Groups indigenous to the polar regions, such as the Inuit.
Southeast Asian & Oceanian
- SE_ASIAN: Populations from countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
- OCEANIAN: Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Islands, including Melanesians and Polynesians.
- PAPUAN: Indigenous peoples of Papua New Guinea and nearby regions.
Native American
- C_AMERINDIAN: Central American indigenous populations.
- S_AMERINDIAN: Indigenous groups of South America.
- N_AMERINDIAN: Native American populations of North America.
Near Eastern & South Asian
- NEAR_EASTERN: Populations from the Middle East, including ancient fertile crescent civilizations.
- BALOCHI: An ethnic group primarily found in Iran and Pakistan.
- S_INDIAN: Populations native to Southern India.
African
- SSA: Sub-Saharan African populations.
- SAN_PYGMY: Indigenous San and Pygmy groups of Southern Africa.
- E_AFRICAN_HADZA: Indigenous Hadza populations in East Africa.
- C_AFRICAN_BIAKA: Central African Biaka hunter-gatherer groups.
- MBUTI: Indigenous Mbuti people of the African rainforest.
European
- NE_EUROPEAN: Populations native to Northeast Europe including Baltic countries and Russia.
- NEAR_EASTERN: Populations from Middle Eastern regions.
- EEF: Early European Farmers who migrated from the Near East.
- W_STEPPE: Western Steppe herders, including Proto-Indo-European speakers.
North African
- N_AFRICAN: Populations from North African regions such as Egypt and the Maghreb.
Steppe
- E_STEPPE: Eastern Steppe populations.
- W_STEPPE: Groups from Western Steppe regions.
Prehistoric European & Siberian
- SHG_WHG: Scandinavian Hunter-Gatherers and Western Hunter-Gatherers.
Note
Some populations share groupings across broader continental regions where classifications overlap.
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