Admixture Calculator

MDLP K15

MDLP K15 is a modern autosomal admixture calculator that estimates your ancestry proportions across 15 regional reference clusters (e.g., Caucasian, Balto-Slavic, Iberian, Celto-Germanic, Altaic, Uralic). Suited for global users—genealogists, researchers, and curious individuals—it highlights regional affinities and recent admixture signals with clear, interpretable percentage breakdowns while noting statistical limitations.

15 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 15 Populations

Target Region World

Created September 2025

MDLP

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About This Calculator

MDLP K15 is a modern autosomal admixture calculator that decomposes a person’s genome into proportions derived from 15 reference clusters drawn from across Eurasia and adjacent regions. Designed for world-wide users—genealogists, hobbyists, researchers and anyone curious about their recent ancestral composition—this tool focuses on fine-scale regional affinities typical of contemporary populations. The 15 reference components include major and sub-regional groups such as Caucasian, Balkanic-1 and Balkanic-2, Balto-Slavic, West- and East-Mediterranean, Iberian, Celto-Germanic, Paleo-North-European, Balto-Finnic, Uralic-Permic, Volga-Uralic, West- and East-Altaic, and South-Central-Asian. What it analyzes: MDLP K15 evaluates autosomal SNP data to estimate relative contributions from each reference cluster, highlighting patterns of shared genetic drift, recent admixture, and regional affinity. Users receive quantitative percentage breakdowns and can interpret which historical population movements (e.g., migrations, expansions, or long-standing regional continuity) are most consistent with their genetic profile. Insights you can gain: Explore likely regional origins, detect multi-regional ancestry, and see signals that correspond to known historical processes—such as Slavic expansions, Mediterranean contacts, steppe-related gene flow, or Finno-Ugric affinities. The calculator is particularly useful when used alongside family history, PCA plots, or additional admixture runs for cross-validation. Context and limitations: The 15 clusters are statistical constructs based on modern reference samples; they simplify continuous variation into interpretable components. Results are probabilistic, impacted by reference selection, SNP density, and recent gene flow. MDLP K15 is best used as an interpretive guide rather than a deterministic label. Value: MDLP K15 delivers accessible, interpretable admixture profiles with good resolution across European, West Asian and Central Asi

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Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

15 Reference Populations

Caucasian
Balkanic 1
Balto Slavic
West Mediterranean
Iberian
West Altaic
Balto Finnic
South Central Asian
Celto Germanic
East Mediterranean
East Altaic
Balkanic 2
Paleo North European
Uralic Permic
Volga Uralic

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 15 carefully selected modern populations as references, allowing for a detailed breakdown of your genetic heritage.

How It Works

Your DNA is compared to 15 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