Admixture Calculator

Mephisto Near East K19

**Mephisto Near East K19** provides a high-resolution K=19 admixture breakdown using 19 modern reference populations. Tailored for global users with a focus on Near Eastern substructure, it quantifies contributions from Mesopotamia, Iran, Caucasus, Arabia, Mediterranean and global groups (Europe, Africa, South/East Asia, Siberia, Papuan). Ideal for genealogists, students and researchers seeking clear, comparative ancestry profiles.

19 Components

World Target Region

Mephisto Author

Modern Era

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Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

Author Mephisto

Era Modern

Components 19 Populations

Target Region World

Created November 2022

Mephisto

Calculator Creator

About This Calculator

**Mephisto Near East K19 — Modern-era global admixture calculator** This calculator analyzes genome-wide ancestry proportions against a curated panel of 19 modern reference populations to reveal fine-scale Near Eastern and global admixture profiles. Using allele-frequency based modeling at K=19, Mephisto estimates the fractional contribution of distinct regional clusters to an individual's genetic makeup. **What it analyzes** - Proportions from 19 reference groups: Siberia, Balooch-Kalash, S_Asia, Europe, Papuan, Arabia, Mediterranean, N_Arabia, E_Asia, W_Africa, Bantu, SE_Asia, E_Africa, Iran, Egypt, S_Caucasus, N_Caucasus, Maghreb, Mesopotamia. - Emphasis on discriminating Near Eastern substructure (Mesopotamia, Iran, Egypt, Arabian and Caucasus signals) while retaining global context (Sub-Saharan, South and East Asia, Oceania, Siberia, and Europe). **Who it's designed for** - Genealogy enthusiasts and community researchers seeking regional refinement within and around the Near East. - Population geneticists and students needing a reproducible K=19 reference frame for comparisons. - Anyone worldwide curious about how Near Eastern and adjacent ancestries contribute to their genome. **Insights you can gain** - Quantitative admixture breakdown highlighting Near Eastern clusters versus global components. - Signals of historical migrations (e.g., Caucasus–Iranian influences, Mediterranean and North African admixture, South Asian or Siberian inputs). - A clear visual and numeric baseline for hypothesis generation and comparison with archaeological or historical records. **Context & value** - Built from modern reference populations, Mephisto K19 offers high-resolution discrimination of regional Near Eastern ancestries in a global framework. It helps contextualize personal and population histories, guides more targeted downstream analyses, and serves as an educational bridge between genetics and history. **Caveats** - Results are model-based simplifications dependen

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Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

19 Reference Populations

Siberia: Indigenous peoples, including Turkic and Mongolic groups, with a history of nomadic cultures.
Balooch-Kalash: Populations from the area of Pakistan and Eastern Iran, including Baluch and Kalash ethnic groups.
S_Asia: Populations from the Indian subcontinent with diverse ethnic and linguistic backgrounds.
Europe: Ethnically and culturally diverse populations across the European continent.
Papuan: Indigenous peoples of Papua New Guinea and surrounding islands, known for distinct languages and cultures.
Arabia: Populations from the Arabian Peninsula, including Arab-speaking communities.
Mediterranean: Peoples from regions bordering the Mediterranean Sea, with rich historical interactions.
N_Arabia: Northern Arabian populations with Arabic-speaking backgrounds.
E_Asia: People from Eastern Asia, including Chinese, Japanese, and Korean ethnic groups.
W_Africa: Populations from West Africa, known for their ethnic and cultural diversity.
Bantu: Major African ethnic group spread across Central, Eastern, and Southern Africa.
SE_Asia: Populations from Southeast Asia, including a mosaic of ethnic groups and cultures.
E_Africa: Diverse populations in East Africa, including Swahili and other ethnic groups.
Iran: Populations from Iran, with Persian and other ethnic groups.
Egypt: Predominantly Arab and Coptic populations with ancient historical roots.
S_Caucasus: Populations from the South Caucasus region, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
N_Caucasus: Diverse ethnic groups from the North Caucasus region, including Chechens and Dagestanis.
Maghreb: North African populations with Berber, Arab, and other influences.
Mesopotamia: Ancient region in the Middle East, historically diverse ethnic groups including Assyrians and Kurds.

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

How It Works

Your DNA is compared to 19 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