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MDLP World K33

**MDLP World K33 — Global ancestry in 33 components** A modern, high-resolution admixture calculator that breaks your genome into proportions across 33 global and regional reference populations. Ideal for genealogy enthusiasts and researchers, it reveals continental and fine-scale affinities—from African_archaic and Westafrican to Eastasian, Dravidian, Papuan, and multiple European clusters—while noting probabilistic limits.

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Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

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About This Calculator

**MDLP World K33 — Modern global admixture calculator** MDLP World K33 analyzes an individual's genome to estimate proportional ancestry across a carefully curated panel of 33 modern and deep-time reference populations. Using genome-wide allele-frequency comparisons and multivariate clustering, it places your DNA in a global context from African_archaic and Sunsaharian groups to Eurasian, Oceanian and American clusters. **Who it's for** - Genealogy enthusiasts, citizen scientists, and population geneticists who want high-resolution, world-wide ancestry breakdowns. - People exploring regional affinities, recent admixture, or deep ancestral signals across continents. **What you gain** - Quantitative ancestry percentages across 33 reference populations (e.g., Westafrican, Eastasian, Dravidian, Finnougric, Neareast, Papuan, Westeuropean, Westasian). - Clear visualization of major and minor ancestral components to identify recent admixture, ancient traces, or migration signatures. - Insights into possible historical interactions (trade, migrations, colonization, or isolation) that shaped your genetic profile. **Genetic and historical context** MDLP World K33 synthesizes modern population genetics principles: shared allele frequencies reflect demographic history — splits, admixture, bottlenecks, and migrations. The panel spans archaic African variation, multiple Eurasian clines, South and Southeast Asian groups, Oceanian and Native American ancestries, and fine-grained European clusters to capture both continental and regional structure. **Why it’s valuable** - Broad, global coverage gives nuanced answers for individuals from diverse backgrounds. - Combines modern reference data with accessible interpretation suited to both non-specialists and researchers. **Important notes** Ancestry estimates are probabilistic and depend on reference coverage and marker overlap. Results illuminate population affinities and history but are not deterministic labels of identity, nor
Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

33 Reference Populations

Admixture Reference Panels

African

  • African_archaic: Archaic ancestral population of the African continent.
  • Sunsaharian: Populations from sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Northafrican: Populations native to the northern region of Africa.
  • Westafrican: Populations from the western part of Africa.

Asian

  • Altaic: Populations from the Altai region in Asia, often associated with Turkic, Mongolic, and Tungusic groups.
  • Centralasian: Populations from the central region of Asia.
  • Eastasian: Populations from East Asia, including countries like China, Japan, and Korea.
  • Dravidian: Populations primarily from southern India and parts of Sri Lanka.
  • Finnougric: Populations related to the Uralic languages, including Finns and Hungarians.
  • Indian: Populations from the Indian subcontinent.
  • Neareast: Populations from the Near East area, including parts of the Middle East.
  • Paleosiberian: Ancient populations from Siberia.
  • Samoedic: Indigenous populations from Siberia and the Urals.
  • Siberian: Populations native to the Siberia region of Russia.
  • Southeastasian: Populations from Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
  • Sinotibetan: Populations associated with Sino-Tibetan languages, such as the Chinese and Tibetan peoples.
  • Turkic: Populations related to the Turkic language family, spread across Central Asia.

Americas

  • Amerindian: Indigenous populations from the Americas.

Oceanian

  • Australian: Indigenous populations from Australia.
  • Papuan: Populations from Papua New Guinea.
  • Polinesian: Indigenous populations from the Polynesian islands.

European

  • Balkan: Populations from the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe.
  • Baltic: Populations from the Baltic region, including countries like Latvia and Lithuania.
  • British: Populations from the British Isles.
  • Caucasian: Populations from the Caucasus region.
  • Centraleuropean: Populations from Central Europe, including countries like Germany and Poland.
  • Easteuropean: Populations from Eastern Europe, like Russia and Ukraine.
  • Scandinavian: Populations from Scandinavian countries, including Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
  • Southeuropean: Populations from Southern Europe, including countries like Italy and Spain.
  • Westeuropean: Populations from Western Europe, including France and the Benelux countries.

Austronesian

  • Austroasiatic: Populations speaking Austroasiatic languages found in Southeast Asia.
  • Austronesian: Populations spreading from Madagascar through Southeast Asia to the Pacific Islands.

Westasian

  • Westasian: Populations from the western part of Asia, often overlapping with the Near East.
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 33 carefully selected modern populations as references, allowing for a detailed breakdown of your genetic heritage.

How It Works

  • Your DNA is compared to 33 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