Admixture Calculator

MDLP K14b

**MDLP K14b — ModernAncient global admixture calculator** A 14-component ancestry model that quantifies deep and regional genetic contributions (ANE, ANI, ASI, Neolithic, East‑Asian, Subsaharan, etc.). Designed for worldwide users, genealogists, and researchers, it links ancient population signals to modern genomes, revealing migration signatures and proportional affinities. Model-based, interpret results as historical insights, not medical or genealogical proof.

14 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 14 Populations

Target Region World

Created November 2022

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About This Calculator

**MDLP K14b — ModernAncient Admixture Calculator** **What this calculator analyzes** - Estimates proportional ancestry using 14 reference components derived from ancient and modern populations: **ANE, ANI, ASI, Caucasian, Mesolithic, Neolithic, East-Asian, Subsaharan, Near-East, Pygmy, Amerindian, Papuan, Siberian, Altaic**. - Compares a user’s genotype to modeled ancestral clusters to report likely genetic affinities and relative contributions. **Who it’s designed for** - Global users curious about deep ancestry and regional admixture. - Genealogy enthusiasts, population geneticists, and educators seeking an interpretable bridge between ancient genomes and modern populations. **Insights you can gain** - Proportional breakdown of ancient and regional ancestries (e.g., ANE vs. Neolithic vs. East-Asian fractions). - Signals of historic migrations, such as Steppe-related (ANE) influence, Near‑Eastern farmer inputs, or East and South Asian admixture. - Distinguishing South Asian substructure through ANI/ASI contrasts and identifying minority contributions like Papuan, Amerindian, or Pygmy where present. **Historical and genetic context** - The components reflect major paleo-demographic events: Paleolithic hunter‑gatherers (Mesolithic), Neolithic farming expansions, Holocene northern Eurasian movements (ANE), and region‑specific developments in South and East Asia. - By including both ancient-derived clusters and modern regional proxies, MDLP K14b helps trace continuities and reshaping of ancestry across millennia. **Why this calculator is valuable** - Provides a concise, comparative portrait of deep ancestry for individuals worldwide. - Useful for hypothesis generation in research and for adding historical perspective to personal genealogy. **Notes & limitations** - Results are model-dependent and best interpreted as relative affinities, not precise genealogical certificates. - Not a medical test. Reference panels and component names are simplifications of c

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Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

14 Reference Populations

ANE (Ancient North Eurasian)
- Prehistoric populations in Siberia/Central Asia; contributed to Europeans, Native Americans, Central Asians.
ANI (Ancestral North Indian)
- Linked to Indo-European migrations; northern India, Central Asian, and Iranian affinities.
ASI (Ancestral South Indian)
- Indigenous Dravidian-speaking populations; southern India genetic continuity.
Caucasian
- Originating from the Caucasus; includes North/South Caucasus peoples; Eurasian genetic influence.
Mesolithic
- Mesolithic era populations; transitional hunter-gatherers in Europe, Near East, Asia.
Neolithic
- New Stone Age communities; agriculture and settlements spread from Near East to Europe/Asia.
East-Asian
- Populations in East Asia: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mongolic groups.
Subsaharan
- South of the Sahara; diverse ethnic groups, deep genetic lineage.
Near-East
- Encompasses Levant, Mesopotamia, Anatolia; pivotal in agriculture and civilizations.
Pygmy
- Central African indigenous hunter-gatherers; small stature; ancient lineage.
Amerindian
- Indigenous Americas; genetic ties to Siberia, ANE ancestors.
Papuan
- Papua New Guinea, surrounding islands; unique genetic markers.
Siberian
- Indigenous to Siberia; Turkic, Tungusic, Uralic-speaking groups.
Altaic
- Central/North Asia linguistic/genetic group; includes Turkic, Mongolic, Tungusic.

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 14 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 14 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