Admixture Calculator

LM Genetics K15

**LM Genetics K15 — 15-way global admixture snapshot** A modern, interpretable K=15 calculator that breaks your autosomal DNA into 15 regional components (e.g., West-African, Siberian, Kalash, Papuan, Red-Sea). Designed for users worldwide, it reveals proportional affinities, signals of deep versus recent admixture, and historical connections—an ideal starting point for genealogy and population-history exploration.

15 Components

World Target Region

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Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

Author LM Genetics

Era Modern

Components 15 Populations

Target Region World

Created November 2022

LM Genetics

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About This Calculator

**LM Genetics K15 — Modern 15-way Admixture Calculator** LM Genetics K15 decomposes a person's autosomal DNA into 15 reference components representing broad and regional ancestries from across the globe. This calculator compares your genotype to allele-frequency profiles for the following proxies: West-African, Siberian, South-Indian, Ne-Asian, Kalash, Papuan, Paleo-African, Samoyedic, NE-Euro, SE-Asian, Tibeto-Burmese, SW-Euro, Caucasian, Amerindian, and Red-Sea. What this calculator analyzes - Relative contributions of 15 reference populations to your autosomal ancestry. - Signals of deep (ancient) versus more recent regional admixture. - Patterns that reflect migration events, isolation, and population structure. Who it's designed for - Individuals worldwide curious about multi-regional ancestry beyond continental labels. - Genetic genealogy enthusiasts seeking moderate-resolution components. - Researchers and students who want an interpretable, reference-based K=15 snapshot. Insights you can gain - Proportional ancestry estimates that highlight affinities to well-defined regional proxies (e.g., Kalash-like, NE-Euro, Red-Sea). - Clues about historical contacts (e.g., Siberian input into Native American ancestors, Papuan signals in Oceanian-admixed profiles). - A basis for comparing results across calculators or for triaging populations for more detailed study. Context and caveats - Reference components are model-based proxies, not literal “pure” peoples. They summarize allele-frequency patterns useful for comparative interpretation. - Admixture proportions depend on the reference dataset, marker density, and recent drift. Small percentages can reflect deep shared ancestry or noise. Why this calculator is valuable - Provides a balanced middle ground between coarse continental splits and highly granular panels. - Helps users form testable hypotheses about population history and personal ancestry in a globally inclusive framework. Use results as a starti

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Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

15 Reference Populations

West-African: Composed mainly of ethnic groups from the western part of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Siberian: Indigenous populations of Siberia, including various ethnic groups native to Northern Asia.
South-Indian: Populations from the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, with Dravidian cultural and linguistic roots.
Ne-Asian: Northeast Asian populations, including ethnic groups from regions like Mongolia and eastern Russia.
Kalash: Ethno-religious group primarily from the Chitral District of northern Pakistan.
Papuan: Indigenous people from Papua New Guinea and surrounding islands in Oceania.
Paleo-African: Ancient lineages originating from Africa, possibly representing early African human diversity.
Samoyedic: A subgroup of the Uralic peoples residing in the Urals and northwestern Siberia.
NE-Euro: Northeast European populations, including ethnic groups from countries like Estonia and Finland.
SE-Asian: Ethnic groups from Southeast Asia, such as those from Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
Tibeto-Burmese: Populations speaking Tibeto-Burman languages, found across regions like Tibet, Nepal, and Myanmar.
SW-Euro: Southwest European populations, including groups from the Iberian Peninsula and parts of France.
Caucasian: Ethnic groups from the Caucasus region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.
Amerindian: Indigenous peoples from North, Central, and South America.
Red-Sea: Populations surrounding the Red Sea, including groups from parts of the Arabian Peninsula and Northeast Africa.

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

How It Works

Your DNA is compared to 15 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