When first uploading your dna file to GEDmatch, the website can be very intimidating. Let\u2019s be honest, the website looks a little outdated however, don\u2019t let that make you think it has nothing to offer. One of it\u2019s best tools which, in all honesty, is better than AncestryDNA, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and FtDNA is GEDmatch\u2019s admixture calculators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These admixture calculators take into account the fact that countries are not borders that depict where our DNA can come from. Rather than running reports and telling you that you are X amount of Irish, English, or French they display terms like \u201cNorth Atlantic\u201d which covers a wide range of places and countries. When it comes to running your kit through these calculators it is important to know which ones to use. And, with that, let\u2019s get into it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GedMatch<\/a> offers a wide variety of different projects when dealing with the admixture utility. If you know the ethnic background of the person who owns the kit, this makes it easier to figure out which project to run the kit through. There are also projects that allow you to run a kit of someone who\u2019s ethnic background you don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Using these projects, it will display your ethnic breakdown\/estimate with the following categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before accessing these results, you will select a project. There are several projects and within them are several calculator options. The Admixture Projects are as follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n MDLP is a tool which allows you to get an understanding of the ethnic background of an individual kit if you have no idea of the information. Generally, for hobbyists not in the identification space, you won\u2019t need to worry about this tool. This global calculator is an algorithm which takes your results and pinpoints which parts of the world your DNA corresponds with. This is a great tool if, for instance, you are running the kit of an individual who has no idea of their ethnic background (Adoptee, John Doe, Perp kit for LE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n This Admixture Project is generally the one to choose for those with ethnic backgrounds coming from Europe. Most caucasian Americans and Europeans themselves will use this Admixture Project. Keep in mind though that this also does include populations that span out of Europe and other sub-continental regions. This should be to the go-to Admixture Project if you\u2019re running your own kit as long as you have European Ancestry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those who do not come from solely European ancestry, Dodecad is the Admixture project you would like to utilize. This algorithm is directed toward those who retain Asian and African ancestry. If you have a mixed ethnic background, it definitely can be utilized, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n HarappaWorld is an algorithmic Admixture Project which is pinpointed to those who have South Asian Ancestry. If you are unsure which Asian admixture project to use, certainly use both of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ethiohelix is another Admixture Project which is based for those who have African ancestry. Kits can also be run through Dodecad as well or if you have mixed ancestry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n puntDAL is a project that is solely setup on the basis of ancient DNA. This goes far back than anybody\u2019s family tree and so regardless of your ethnic background it could be a fun project to run your DNA through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Gedmatch admixture calculators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
MDLP (Magnus Ducatus Lituaniae Project)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Eurogenes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dodecad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
HarappaWorld<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ethiohelix<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
puntDNAL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
GedrosiaDNA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n