Admixture Calculator

MDLP K11b

MDLP K11b is an 11-component ModernAncient admixture calculator for a global audience. It apportions your autosomal DNA across African, AfricanHG, Amerindian, Arctic, ASI, Eastasian, NEA, Norteuropean, Sahul, SEA, and Siberian components to reveal recent regional affinities and deep prehistoric lineages. Use it to explore migration signals, population history, and ancestral proportions with clear, comparative results.

11 Components

World Target Region

MDLP Author

Modern & Ancient Era

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Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

Author MDLP

Era Modern & Ancient

Components 11 Populations

Target Region World

Created April 2024

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About This Calculator

MDLP K11b is an 11-component admixture calculator built to deliver a clear, interpretable snapshot of an individual's autosomal ancestry using a balanced mix of modern and ancient reference signals. Designed for a global audience—hobby geneticists, genealogists, students, and researchers—it apportions your genome across 11 ancestry components (African, AfricanHG, Amerindian, Arctic, ASI, Eastasian, NEA, Norteuropean, Sahul, SEA, Siberian) to highlight both recent regional affinities and deeper prehistoric lineages. What it analyzes: The calculator examines genome-wide SNP patterns and expresses them as proportional contributions from each reference cluster. Because the panel draws on modern and ancient-informed populations (ModernAncient era), it is tuned to reveal signals such as deep South Asian ancestry (ASI), ancient Sahul-related heritage (Papuan/Aboriginal affinities), Siberian and Arctic inputs relevant to northern Asia and the Americas, and distinctions within African ancestry including hunter-gatherer (AfricanHG) signatures. Who it's for: MDLP K11b is ideal for people curious about how their DNA reflects major migrations and regional mixtures—from local family history to continental-scale movements such as Out-of-Africa dispersals, the peopling of the Americas, Austronesian expansions, and steppe or northern Asian contacts. Insights you can gain: The calculator helps distinguish northern versus southern Asian components, detect Amerindian vs Arctic ancestries, and separate recent regional admixture from ancient substrate ancestry. It can guide hypotheses about ancestral origins, complement genealogical records, and provide context for population-genetic studies. Context and limitations: Results are probabilistic and depend on reference composition; small percentages can reflect distant shared drift rather than direct ancestry. MDLP K11b is best used as an exploratory, comparative tool—powerful for pattern recognition and historical context but not a def

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Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

11 Reference Populations

African
Represents populations native to the African continent, characterized by a rich genetic diversity and deep ancestral roots.
AfricanHG
Denotes African hunter-gatherer communities, traditionally known for a nomadic lifestyle and distinct genetic heritage.
Amerindian
Refers to the indigenous peoples of the Americas, with ancestral origins tracing back to early migrants from Asia.
Arctic
Comprises indigenous groups inhabiting the Arctic region, often adapted to cold environments.
ASI (Ancestral South Indian)
South Asian populations, distinct from other South Asian groups, contributing to the diverse gene pool of the Indian subcontinent.
Eastasian
Populations from East Asia, encompassing a wide variety of ethnic groups with shared linguistic and cultural traits.
NEA (Northeast Asian)
Consists of populations in the northeast part of Asia, including regions like Korea and Japan, often characterized by specific genetic markers.
Norteuropean
Represents populations from Northern Europe, known for their genetic homogeneity compared to other European groups.
Sahul
Refers to the indigenous peoples of Australia and New Guinea, descended from early human migrations to this region.
SEA (Southeast Asian)
Populations in Southeast Asia, characterized by a blend of indigenous and immigrant influences over centuries.
Siberian
Involves native groups of Siberia, adapted to harsh climates and known for their vast cultural diversity.

Grouped by Continent (if applicable):

Africa: African, AfricanHG
Americas: Amerindian
Asia: ASI, Eastasian, NEA, SEA, Siberian
Europe: Norteuropean
Oceania: Sahul
Polar Regions: Arctic

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

How It Works

Your DNA is compared to 11 reference populations
Modern & 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
Modern & Ancient populations are used as references
Percentages indicate relative genetic contribution
Results are estimates based on available reference data