Admixture Calculator

MDLP K10c

MDLP K10c is a 10‑component admixture calculator focused on ancient-rooted ancestry signals worldwide. It estimates proportions from Paleosiberian, African, SEA, ASI, Basal, North European, East Eurasian, Papuan, Siberian, and CHG components to give interpretable insights into prehistoric genetic affinities — useful for researchers, genealogists, and ancestry enthusiasts. Results are approximations and best used with other evidence.

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Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

Author MDLP

Era Ancient

Components 10 Populations

Target Region World

Created April 2024

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About This Calculator

MDLP K10c is a 10-component admixture calculator tuned to reveal deep, ancient ancestry signals across modern and ancient genomes. It estimates proportional contributions from ten reference components — Paleosiberian, African, SEA (Southeast Asian), ASI (Ancestral South Indian), Basal, North European, East Eurasian, Papuan, Siberian, and CHG (Caucasus Hunter‑Gatherer) — to help users contextualize genetic profiles within broad prehistoric population structure. Who it’s for: MDLP K10c is designed for worldwide users: genealogy and ancestry enthusiasts, academic researchers, archaeogeneticists, and anyone curious about deep-time genetic affinities. It is especially useful when you want an interpretable, component-based view of anciently rooted ancestries rather than fine-scale recent population structure. What it analyzes and what you’ll learn: the calculator provides proportional estimates that indicate the relative weight of each reference component in a tested sample. From those proportions you can infer likely ties to major prehistoric movements and regions — for example, CHG signals related to Caucasus and steppe ancestries, ASI reflecting deep South Asian roots, Papuan and SEA marking Oceania and Southeast Asian heritage, and Basal capturing very early non‑African lineages. Paleosiberian and Siberian components distinguish northern Asian hunter‑forager backgrounds, while North European and East Eurasian capture more temperate Eurasian variation. Context and value: MDLP K10c bridges modern genetic testing and archaeological time depth, providing a readable snapshot of anciently informed ancestry. It complements PCA, formal statistics, and haplogroup data by translating complex population history into accessible component proportions. Users should interpret results as approximations: component labels are heuristic, reference composition affects resolution, and admixture percentages reflect shared ancestry rather than precise migration dates. When used alongside

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Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

10 Reference Populations

Paleosiberian: Indigenous groups from Siberia, often characterized by genetic diversity and ancient lineages.
African: Populations from Africa, the most genetically diverse continent, with numerous distinct ethnic groups.
SEA (Southeast Asian): Populations from Southeast Asia, known for diverse ethnic backgrounds and genetic influences from surrounding regions.
ASI (Ancestral South Indian): Ancestral component in the Indian subcontinent, distinct from North Indian ancestries.
Basal: Refers to older genetic lineages often found in African populations.
North European: Populations from Northern Europe, characterized by shared genetic features due to historical migrations.
East Eurasian: Populations across East Asia and the Ainu, with genetic links from historical nomadic movements.
Papuan: Indigenous people of New Guinea and nearby islands, known for distinct genetic characteristics.
Siberian: Ethnic groups from Siberia, sharing genetic traits with Northeastern Asian populations.
CHG (Caucasus Hunter-Gatherer): Ancient populations from the Caucasus region, influential in the genetics of West Asia and Europe.

Continent-Based Grouping:

Africa: African
Asia: Paleosiberian, SEA, ASI, East Eurasian, Siberian
Europe: North European, CHG
Oceania: Papuan

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