Admixture Calculator

MDLP K16b

MDLP K16b is a 16‑component global admixture calculator (ModernAncient era) that estimates your proportional ancestry across fourteen reference groups — from Steppe and Near East Neolithic to Amerindian, Oceanic, Siberian, and Sub‑Saharan. Designed for genealogists, researchers, and curious users worldwide, it highlights recent and deep prehistoric contributions while providing a balanced, interpretable view of your genetic heritage.

16 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 16 Populations

Target Region World

Created September 2024

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About This Calculator

MDLP K16b is a 16‑component admixture calculator designed to translate an individual's autosomal genotype into a clear, comparative picture of global ancestry. Built in the ModernAncient framework and categorized as a Modern reference, it evaluates how your DNA partitions across fourteen geographically and historically meaningful components — from Amerindian and Oceanic to Steppe, Near East Neolithic, and Sub‑Saharan — to give a nuanced snapshot of ancestral contributions. Who it’s for: MDLP K16b is intended for genealogists, population geneticists, ancestry enthusiasts, and anyone curious about how their genetic profile relates to broad human population structure worldwide. Because it covers populations from multiple continents and includes both deep historical signatures (e.g., Near East Neolithic, Steppe influence) and regionally specific groups (e.g., Siberian, Southeast Asian, North African), it is particularly useful for users with complex or transcontinental heritage. What it analyzes and the insights you can gain: The calculator estimates percentage contributions from each reference component, helping you detect major ancestral sources, recent admixture, and deeper prehistoric affinities. For example, elevated Steppe may reflect Bronze Age migrations across Eurasia; Near East Neolithic points to early farming expansions; Siberian and Arctic components illuminate northern Eurasian connections; Amerindian, Oceanic, and Australian components reveal deep separations associated with ancient migrations into the Americas and Oceania. Context and value: MDLP K16b combines modern and ancient-informed reference signals to balance sensitivity to recent admixture with recognition of older population movements. It is valuable for contextualizing personal results against well‑characterized global patterns, formulating hypotheses about migration and admixture, and comparing results across different calculators. Users should note that admixture outputs are model-dependen

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Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

16 Reference Populations

Amerindian Ancestor
Populations indigenous to the Americas, including Native American tribes.
Steppe
Populations originating from the vast grasslands of Eurasia.
Indian
Populations from the Indian subcontinent with its diverse cultures.
Arctic
Populations inhabiting the polar regions, including Inuit and others.
Australian
Indigenous peoples of Australia, known as Aboriginal Australians.
Caucasian (Continent: Eurasia) Populations from Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Central Asia.
East African
Populations from the eastern region of Africa, including countries like Kenya and Ethiopia.
Northeast European
Populations from the northeastern region of Europe, including Scandinavian and Baltic countries.
Near East Neolithic
Populations from the Near East during the Neolithic period involved in early farming.
North African
Populations from countries in the northern part of Africa, such as Egypt and Libya.
Oceanic
Populations from the islands in the Pacific Ocean, including Polynesians.
Siberian
Populations from Siberia, encompassing various indigenous tribes.
Southeast Asian
Populations from the region of Southeast Asia, including countries like Thailand and Vietnam.
Subsaharan
Populations from the region of Africa south of the Sahara Desert.

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 16 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 16 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