Dodecad Africa 9
Dodecad Africa 9 estimates ancestry proportions for individuals of African descent using nine reference groups — including regional African sources (W, E, S, NW), hunter‑gatherer lineages (Mbuti, Biaka, San), and Eurasian inputs (Europe, SW Asia). It offers a clear, modern view of recent and ancient admixture to aid personal genealogy and population research, with transparency about limitations.
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Dodecad Africa 9 — Modern African Admixture Calculator
This calculator estimates the proportional ancestry of individuals with African roots by comparing genotype data to nine curated reference populations. It quantifies contributions from continental and deep African lineages alongside Eurasian inputs to reveal the mosaic of recent and ancient gene flow affecting modern Africans.
What it analyzes
- Genome-wide autosomal ancestry proportions across nine reference groups: Europe, Nw Africa (Northwest Africa), Sw Asia (Southwest Asia), E Africa (East Africa), S Africa (Southern Africa), Mbuti, W Africa (West Africa), Biaka, San.
- Relative shares of hunter‑gatherer lineages (Mbuti, Biaka, San), regional African sources, and non‑African admixture (Europe, NW Africa, SW Asia).
Who it’s for
- Individuals of African ancestry (continental and diaspora) seeking fine-grained regional breakdowns.
- Geneticists, anthropologists, and genealogists exploring population structure, migration, and admixture in modern African contexts.
Insights you can gain
- Proportional ancestry estimates that illuminate recent historical events (trans-Saharan and Indian Ocean contacts, Eurasian backflow) and deeper prehistory (hunter‑gatherer persistence and Bantu-associated spread).
- Distinction between Western, Eastern, Southern and Northwest African signals and identification of Eurasian components.
Historical and genetic context Africa carries deep genetic structure shaped by ancient hunter‑gatherers (San, Mbuti, Biaka), migrations such as the Bantu expansion, and later Eurasian contacts. This calculator provides context by partitioning these influences into interpretable components.
Why it’s valuable
- Offers a balanced, accessible synthesis of complex ancestry into nine meaningful components for modern users.
- Useful for personal ancestry exploration and population-level studies.
Caveats Reference panels simplify continuous variation; results are esti
Poblaciones de referencia
Las poblaciones utilizadas como referencias genéticas en esta calculadora
9 Poblaciones de referencia
Europe: Represents the genetic component associated with populations from Europe, including various European countries and regions.
Nw Africa (Northwest Africa): Corresponds to genetic contributions from Northwest Africa, encompassing countries like Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Sw Asia (Southwest Asia): Represents ancestral contributions from the southwestern part of Asia, which includes regions like the Middle East.
E Africa (East Africa): Denotes genetic affiliations with East African populations, such as those found in countries like Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
S Africa (Southern Africa): Represents the genetic component associated with Southern African populations, including countries like South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
Mbuti: Indigenous hunter-gatherer populations from the rainforests of Central Africa, signifying genetic similarities with them.
W Africa (West Africa): Corresponds to genetic contributions from West African populations, including countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal.
Biaka: Another indigenous hunter-gatherer group from Central Africa, indicating genetic affinities with them.
San: Indigenous hunter-gatherer populations from Southern Africa, also known as Bushmen or Basarwa, signifying genetic similarities with them.
Cómo interpretar el análisis de mezcla genética
Descubre cómo funcionan las calculadoras de mezcla genética y cómo interpretar los resultados
¿Qué es el análisis de mezcla genética?
El análisis de mezcla genética estima la similitud genética comparando tu ADN con poblaciones de referencia de distintas partes del mundo. Los componentes del modelo representan esas referencias y dependen de los datos y supuestos utilizados.
Esta calculadora utiliza 9 cuidadosamente seleccionadas modern poblaciones como referencias para describir con detalle la similitud genética.
Cómo funciona
- Tu ADN se compara con 9 poblaciones de referencia
- Modern se utilizan como referencias genéticas
- Los resultados muestran tu similitud genética con estas poblaciones
- La diversidad del panel de referencia influye en las estimaciones
Cómo interpretar tus resultados
Los resultados muestran porcentajes de similitud genética con estas poblaciones de referencia. Ten presentes estos puntos:
- Los resultados reflejan similitud genética, no ascendencia directa demostrada
- Modern se utilizan como referencias
- Los porcentajes indican contribuciones relativas en el modelo
- Los resultados son estimaciones basadas en los datos de referencia disponibles