Admixture Calculator

MDLP K13d

MDLP K13d is an "Ancient" era admixture calculator that estimates deep ancestral proportions across 13 global reference components (Melanesian, Western European, Paleoafrican, ANI, Middle Eastern, Northeastern European, Austronesian, ASI, Siberian, Uralic, Paleosiberian, Subsaharan, Amerindian). Designed for enthusiasts and researchers, it highlights prehistoric affinities and migration signals; results are probabilistic and best used with other genetic and archaeological evidence.

13 Components

World Target Region

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Ancient Era

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Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

Author MDLP

Era Ancient

Components 13 Populations

Target Region World

Created May 2024

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About This Calculator

MDLP K13d is an “Ancient” era admixture calculator that estimates an individual’s deep ancestral composition by comparing autosomal DNA to thirteen carefully chosen reference clusters. It reports proportional affinities to Melanesian, Western European, Paleoafrican, ANI (Ancestral North Indian), Middle Eastern, Northeastern European, Austronesian, ASI (Ancestral South Indian), Siberian, Uralic, Paleosiberian, Subsaharan and Amerindian components. The emphasis is on broad, prehistoric population structure rather than recent family genealogy. This tool is designed for a wide audience: genetic enthusiasts, students, population geneticists, archaeogenetic researchers and anyone curious about global and ancient ancestry patterns. It is particularly useful for people investigating prehistoric migrations, regional admixture histories, and the deep genetic links between continents and cultures. By placing your genotype in the context of global ancient-like reference profiles, MDLP K13d helps reveal long-term signals of gene flow and affinity that shaped modern populations. Users can gain insights into likely ancient inputs (for example, signals related to Austronesian dispersals, Siberian and Paleosiberian contributions in northern groups, the ANI/ASI contrast in South Asia, or remnants of Paleoafrican and Subsaharan ancestry) and identify surprising or mixed patterns in multi-ancestral backgrounds. Technically, the calculator compares thousands of markers against allele-frequency profiles to estimate the most probable mixture proportions. Because it targets ancient and continental-scale signals, it is less sensitive to very recent admixture and does not provide precise genealogical relationships. MDLP K13d is valuable because it synthesizes complex, geographically structured genetic variation into an interpretable profile that complements archaeological, linguistic and historical evidence. Component labels reflect reference clusters, not strict ethnic definitions; resul

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Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

13 Reference Populations

Melanesian

Description: Genetic ancestry associated with populations native to the islands of Melanesia, including Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and Vanuatu.

Western European

Description: Genetic ancestry associated with populations of Western Europe, including countries like France, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Germany.
Region: Europe

Paleoafrican

Description: An umbrella term for ancient African lineages that predate the expansion of Bantu-speaking groups.
Region: Africa

ANI (Ancestral North Indian)

Description: A distinct ancestral component found within modern South Asian populations, particularly in northern India.
Region: South Asia

Middle Eastern

Description: Ancestry originating from populations in the Middle East, including regions like the Arabian Peninsula, Levant, and Mesopotamia.
Region: Middle East

Northeastern European

Description: Genetic ancestry linked to populations of Northeastern Europe, including the Baltic states, Finland, and parts of Russia.
Region: Europe

Austronesian

Description: Ancestry found in populations spread across Southeast Asia, Oceania, and Madagascar, linked by a common linguistic and cultural heritage.
Region: Asia/Oceania

ASI (Ancestral South Indian)

Description: A distinct ancestral component found within modern South Asian populations, particularly in southern India.
Region: South Asia

Siberian

Description: Genetic ancestry associated with indigenous communities inhabiting the vast Siberian region of Russia.
Region: Asia

Uralic

Description: Ancestry associated with populations speaking Uralic languages, found in parts of Northern Europe, Siberia, and Hungary.
Region: Europe/Asia

Paleosiberian

Description: Ancestry linked to ancient populations of Siberia, predating the arrival of more recent groups like the Northeast Asians.
Region: Asia

Subsaharan

Description: Ancestry originating from populations south of the Sahara Desert in Africa.
Region: Africa

Amerindian

Description: Genetic ancestry stemming from indigenous populations throughout North and South America.
Region: 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 13 carefully selected ancient populations as references, allowing for a detailed breakdown of your genetic heritage.

How It Works

Your DNA is compared to 13 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