Admixture Calculator

MDLP K14a

MDLP K14a is a modern autosomal admixture calculator that decomposes genomes into 14 global components (African, Amerindian, Asian, Caucasian, Eastasian, Melanesian, Neareast, Northeuropean, Onge, SEA, Siberian, Southeuropean, Uralic, Arctic). Geared to users worldwide, it delivers intuitive percentage breakdowns revealing continental and regional ancestry signals to guide genealogy, research, and historical interpretation.

14 Components

World Target Region

MDLP Author

Modern Era

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Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

Author MDLP

Era Modern

Components 14 Populations

Target Region World

Created September 2024

MDLP

Calculator Creator

About This Calculator

MDLP K14a is a modern autosomal admixture calculator that breaks a user’s genome into 14 global ancestry components, providing an accessible yet scientifically grounded synthesis of personal genetic heritage. Designed for a worldwide audience—genealogists, academic and citizen researchers, family historians, and curious individuals—it translates genome-wide SNP data into proportional estimates anchored to fourteen reference populations: African, Amerindian, Asian, Caucasian, Eastasian, Melanesian, Neareast, Northeuropean, Onge, SEA (Southeast Asian), Siberian, Southeuropean, Uralic, and Arctic. The model is tuned to modern population structure but reflects deep historical signals, so it can reveal both recent admixture and older migratory echoes. Users receive percentage breakdowns that clarify continental-scale ancestry and more subtle regional affinities. MDLP K14a can help detect traces of Siberian or Uralic heritage in Eurasian genomes, separate Southern and Northern European influences, identify Oceanian signals like Melanesian or Onge-related components, and quantify Native American and East Asian contributions. These results make it possible to relate genetic patterns to known events such as out-of-Africa dispersals, Holocene migrations, Austronesian expansion, Arctic and Siberian exchanges, and Mediterranean-Near Eastern gene flow. Why this calculator matters: it balances interpretability with resolution, offering clear visual and numeric summaries that are meaningful for non-specialists while remaining useful for comparative research. It complements documentary genealogy and other genomic tools by suggesting geographic directions for further study. As with all admixture analyses, outputs depend on the chosen reference sets, marker density, and sampling; results are probabilistic snapshots, not definitive proofs. MDLP K14a is best used as an informative starting point—an approachable instrument that situates personal genomes within the complex, interconnec

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Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

14 Reference Populations

African
- Populations: Diverse groups with deep ancestral roots across Africa.
Amerindian
- Populations: Indigenous peoples of the Americas, with diverse cultures and histories.
Asian
- Populations: Diverse groups across the continent, not specified to a particular region.
Caucasian
- Populations: People from the Caucasus region, a mountainous area between Europe and Asia.
Eastasian
- Populations: Includes East Asian groups such as Han Chinese, Japanese, and Koreans.
Melanesian
- Populations: Indigenous peoples of the Melanesian islands, with rich cultural diversity.
Neareast
- Populations: People from the region encompassing the Eastern Mediterranean and surrounding areas.
Northeuropean
- Populations: People from Northern Europe, including Scandinavia and surrounding areas.
Onge
- Populations: Indigenous people from the Andaman Islands, with a unique genetic heritage.
SEA (Southeast Asian)
- Populations: Includes groups from Southeast Asia, known for their cultural and genetic diversity.
Siberian
- Populations: Indigenous and genetic groups from the vast Siberian region in Russia.
Southeuropean
- Populations: People from Southern Europe, with Mediterranean influences.
Uralic
- Populations: Groups speaking Uralic languages, mainly in parts of Northern Europe and Russia.
Arctic
- Populations: Indigenous peoples from the Arctic region, adapted to cold environments.

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 populations as references, allowing for a detailed breakdown of your genetic heritage.

How It Works

Your DNA is compared to 14 reference populations
Modern 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 populations are used as references
Percentages indicate relative genetic contribution
Results are estimates based on available reference data