Admixture Calculator

MDLP World Ancient Roots K10

**MDLP World Ancient Roots K10** maps a genome to ten deep ancient reference components — ENF, MHG, OOA-Basal, East-Eurasian, Amerindian, Archaic-Man, Human_root, Oceanian, ASA, and ANE. Ideal for enthusiasts and researchers, it highlights prehistoric admixture patterns, revealing connections to Neolithic farmers, hunter-gatherers, ancient Eurasian lineages, and archaic hominin signals. A concise tool for exploring deep ancestral roots.

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Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

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Components 10 Populations

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Created November 2022

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About This Calculator

**MDLP World Ancient Roots K10** is an ancient-era admixture calculator that decomposes a test genome into ten deep-time reference components to reveal ancestral affinities spanning the world. It compares your DNA against modeled ancient sources — from Early Neolithic Farmers to deep Out-of-Africa branches — to highlight ancestral threads that shaped modern populations. What this calculator analyzes - Proportional matches to ten ancient reference populations: **ENF (Early Neolithic Farmers)**, **MHG (Mesolithic Hunter-Gatherers)**, **OOA-Basal (Out of Africa–Basal)**, **East-Eurasian**, **Amerindian**, **Archaic-Man** (archaic hominin signal), **Human_root** (deep human lineage), **Oceanian**, **ASA (Ancestral South Asian)**, and **ANE (Ancient North Eurasians)**. - Deep-time signals and admixture patterns that reflect prehistoric migrations, expansions, and local continuity. Who it's designed for - Enthusiasts, genealogists, and researchers interested in deep ancestral roots beyond recent historical admixture. - Scholars and students of archaeogenetics seeking a concise view of ancient component proportions across global lineages. Insights you can gain - Relative contributions from farming, forager, and ancient Eurasian sources. - Traces of Out-of-Africa basal lineages and archaic hominin introgression proxies. - Comparisons that suggest shared ancestry with ancient groups (e.g., ANE influence across Eurasia, Oceanian/East-Eurasian links, or ASA signatures in South Asia). Historical and genetic context This calculator situates modern genomes within the deep prehistory of the last tens of thousands of years: the Mesolithic-to-Neolithic transitions, the dispersal of ANE-derived groups, the formation of South Asian ancestries, and long-range connections to Oceania and the Americas. Why this calculator is valuable - Provides a compact, interpretable snapshot of ancient admixture for global samples. - Complements modern-focused analyses by emphasizing prehisto

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Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

10 Reference Populations

ENF (Early Neolithic Farmers)
A prehistoric population from the early Neolithic era, mainly spread across Europe through migration of farming communities.

MHG (Mesolithic Hunter-Gatherers)
Ancient populations in Europe who relied on hunting and gathering before the spread of agriculture.

OOA-Basal (Out of Africa-Basal)
Early modern humans who migrated out of Africa, contributing to basal Eurasian ancestry, the ancestral layer not directly linked to any other Eurasian groups.

East-Eurasian
Populations in East and Southeast Asia, contributing genetically to modern Asian groups.

Amerindian
Indigenous peoples of the Americas, descended from ancient migrants from Asia across Beringia.

Archaic-Man
Refers to ancient hominid species like Neanderthals or Denisovans, who contributed genetically to non-African modern humans.

Human_root
The most basal split in human evolutionary history, representing the common ancestor of all modern humans.

Oceanian
Ancestral populations of the Pacific Islands, including Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.

ASA (Ancestral South Asian)
Ancestral populations of the Indian subcontinent, contributing to the genetic makeup of South Asian populations.

ANE (Ancient North Eurasians)
Paleolithic hunter-gatherer populations who inhabited Siberia, contributing genetic ancestry across Eurasia and the Americas.

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

How It Works

Your DNA is compared to 10 reference populations
Ancient 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
Ancient populations are used as references
Percentages indicate relative genetic contribution
Results are estimates based on available reference data