Admixture Calculator

MDLP K12b Optimized

MDLP K12b Optimized is a global modern-ancient admixture calculator that estimates your genetic proportions across 12 refined reference components—Volga_Ural, Northeuropean, African_HG, NEA, Caucasian, Amerindian, EA, Siberian, ASI, Papuan, Arctic, and SEA. Designed for genealogists, researchers, and curious users, it highlights regional affinities and subtle ancestral traces to inform migration, admixture, and family-history insights. Interpret statistically and in context.

12 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 12 Populations

Target Region World

Created April 2024

MDLP

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About This Calculator

MDLP K12b Optimized is a modern-ancient admixture calculator that estimates the proportional genetic contributions from twelve refined reference populations to help you interpret both recent and deep ancestry signals. Built for a global audience, this tool compares your genotype against reference components including Volga_Ural, Northeuropean, African_HG, Northeast Asian (NEA), Caucasian, Amerindian, East Asian (EA), Siberian, Ancestral South Indian (ASI), Papuan, Arctic, and Southeast Asian (SEA). The “Optimized” model reflects a tuned reference panel and algorithmic adjustments intended to improve stability and clarity for widely varied genomes. Who it’s for: genealogists, genetic genealogy hobbyists, population geneticists, and anyone curious about where their DNA fractions align across Eurasian, African, Oceanian, and Native American ancestries. Because the model spans both modern and ancient-informative components, it’s especially useful for people with mixed or understudied backgrounds and for researchers exploring historical admixture patterns. What you can learn: the calculator provides percent estimates of each component, highlighting dominant regional affinities and subtle ancestral traces (for example ASI versus Caucasian or Papuan versus SEA signals). These proportions can suggest past gene flow events—such as steppe-related, Siberian, or Austronesian-linked movements—or regional continuity like hunter-gatherer versus farmer-derived ancestry. Results are comparative: they help place your profile relative to global reference clusters and to other users’ profiles. Why it’s valuable: by combining a diverse reference set and an optimized algorithm, MDLP K12b Optimized offers accessible, interpretable ancestry breakdowns across 12 meaningful population axes. It is a practical tool for hypothesis generation, enriching family history narratives, and supporting broader investigations into human migration and admixture. Note: admixture models are statistical a

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Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

12 Reference Populations

Volga_Ural: A region in Russia where European and Finno-Ugric ancestries meet and blend.
Northeuropean: Encompassing Scandinavia and neighboring regions, characterized by shared history and cultural influences.
African_HG: Represents the diverse ancestral lineages of traditional African hunter-gatherer populations.
Northeast Asian (NEA): Pertains to genetic heritage centered in China, Korea, Japan, and parts of Siberia.
Caucasian: Genetically linked to populations originating in the Caucasus Mountains, a region of significant ethnic diversity.
Amerindian: Reflects the ancestry of the indigenous peoples throughout the Americas.
East Asian (EA): A broad term often synonymous with Northeast Asian ancestry, but sometimes includes Southeast Asian populations.
Siberian: Connected to the ancestry of indigenous communities inhabiting the vast and often sparsely populated region of Siberia in Russia.
Ancestral South Indian (ASI): A specific component of South Asian ancestry, distinct from its northern counterpart.
Papuan: Describes the genetic ancestry of populations native to Papua New Guinea and parts of Melanesia.
Arctic: Relates to the ancestry of peoples adapted to the extreme cold of far northern latitudes.
Southeast Asian (SEA): Covers genetic heritage originating in countries like Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand.

Grouped by Continent:

Europe:
- Volga_Ural
- Northeuropean
- Caucasian
Africa:
- African_HG
Asia:
- Northeast Asian (NEA)
- East Asian (EA)
- Siberian
- Ancestral South Indian (ASI)
- Arctic
- Southeast Asian (SEA)
Americas:
- Amerindian
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 12 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 12 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