Admixture Calculator

MDLP K11c

MDLP K11c (ModernAncient) is an 11-component admixture calculator that breaks a genome into proportions from WHG, Saami, Siberian, EHG, Neolithic, SHG, Onge, Papuan, Mota, African, and Melanesian references. Designed for researchers and genealogy enthusiasts, it reveals deep and recent Eurasian, Oceanian, and African influences, helping interpret prehistoric migrations and modern admixture while noting model limitations.

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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 K11c (ModernAncient) is an 11-component admixture calculator designed to decompose an individual or sample’s genome into proportions drawn from modern and ancient-informed reference groups. It models ancestry using eleven components—WHG, Saami, Siberian, EHG, Neolithic, SHG, Onge, Papuan, Mota, African, and Melanesian—providing a layered view that spans European hunter‑gatherers and farmers, circumpolar and Siberian influences, South and Southeast Asian island components, and African lineages anchored by ancient and modern references. Who it’s for: the calculator is intended for population geneticists, genetic genealogy enthusiasts, archaeogenetic researchers, and curious individuals who want a nuanced picture of their deep and recent ancestry. It is especially useful when exploring European and northern Eurasian admixture patterns, interactions between Stone Age groups and Neolithic farmers, and traces of Asian, Oceanian, or African gene flow in modern populations. What you learn: outputs give proportional contributions from each reference group, highlighting signals such as Western and Eastern Hunter‑Gatherer ancestry, Neolithic farmer input, Saami or Siberian affinities, and non‑European components (Onge, Papuan, Melanesian, Mota/African). By comparing component balances you can infer likely admixture events, relative timing (ancient vs more recent inflows), and affinities to regional populations or archaeological cultures. Context and value: built on allele‑frequency contrasts informed by ancient genomes and modern proxies, MDLP K11c connects genetic variation to known prehistoric migrations—hunter‑gatherer persistence, Neolithic expansion, Siberian and Arctic gene flow, and trans‑oceanic or African signals. It offers a practical, interpretable framework to explore ancestry while acknowledging limits: component labels are model constructs sensitive to reference choice and genetic drift; results are proportions of modeled sources, not precise genealogical

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Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

11 Reference Populations

WHG (Western Hunter-Gatherer): Ancestral population in Europe, prevalent before the advent of agriculture.
Saami: Indigenous people inhabiting Sápmi, spanning parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia.
Siberian: Populations from Siberia with unique genetic traits, often linked to rugged climates and nomadic lifestyles.
EHG (Eastern Hunter-Gatherer): Ancestral population in Eastern Europe and Western Siberia.
Neolithic: Refers to populations associated with the Neolithic agricultural revolution in Europe.
SHG (Scandinavian Hunter-Gatherer): Prehistoric inhabitants of Scandinavia before the spread of farming.
Onge: Indigenous people of the Andaman Islands, known for their isolated genetic traits.
Papuan: Indigenous people of Papua New Guinea, characterized by distinct Melanesian genetics.
Mota: Ancient population reference from Ethiopia, representing early African genetic diversity.
African: Broad term encompassing the diverse genetic backgrounds across the African continent.
Melanesian: Populations in Melanesia, with unique genetic adaptations to the island environments.

Continent Grouping

Europe: WHG, EHG, Neolithic, SHG, Saami
Asia: Siberian, Onge
Africa: Mota, African
Oceania: Papuan, Melanesian

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