To give an idea of approaches to the interpretation of results, here are some comments on the modal Scottish and Turkish samples available under Sample Results.
Each modal sample posted on our website represents an individual with marker values that are most common for each locus in that population. Each match contains quite a bit of statistical information, and a careful reading of explanations and guidelines in the Introduction section is highly recommended for interpreting results. In addition, the geographical pattern of matches can provide important clues to the scope and region of an individual's greatest genetic affiliation. The best points of comparison for DNA Tribes results are known patterns of genetic diversity and known demographic history. Known patterns of genetic diversity include Y chromosome distributions, mtDNA distributions, and variation in classical genetic markers.
Starting with the Scottish sample (click here to view PDF): Native Match results are predominantly clustered in Western Europe, with the most likely match in a Basque population with score 44. The MLI score of 44 indicates that this modal Scottish profile is 44 times as likely to be found in this Basque population as to be found in a Generic Human Population. This pattern of matches corresponds quite closely with the geographical distribution of the modal Scottish Y chromosome haplogroup (R1b), which exhibits very high diversity in Spain, and in particular in Basques. Global Match results Western European populations, as well as a North African population and several Native American populations that have historically admixed with European immigrants (and in particular, immigrants from the British Isles). Continent Match results include the most likely match with Europe at 137, indicating that this modal Scottish profile is 137 times more likely to be European than a Generic Human. The second most likely Continent Match is Native American at 6, indicating this modal profile is 6 times more likely to be Native American than a Generic Human, and 137/6 or 23 times more likely to be European than to be Native American.
The modal Turkish sample (click here to view PDF) can be interpreted by the same approach. Native Match results include matches in Central Asia, India, the Arabian Peninsula, and Southeastern Europe, with an outlier in Aboriginal Australians. The most likely match is with an Uygur population in northwest China, who are one of the oldest Turkic ethnic groups in Central Asia. Matches in the Near East and South Asia are consistent with known historical migrations and invasions of Turkic tribes. Global Match results are substantially similar, indicating that modern admixed populations do not represent this modal Turkish profile better than indigenous populations. Continent Match results are low, with the highest match of 13 for Europe, and 5 for East and South Asia. These matches indicate the likely presence of admixture or origins near intercontinental regions, which is consistent with historical Turkish origins at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
Each modal sample posted on our website represents an individual with marker values that are most common for each locus in that population. Each match contains quite a bit of statistical information, and a careful reading of explanations and guidelines in the Introduction section is highly recommended for interpreting results. In addition, the geographical pattern of matches can provide important clues to the scope and region of an individual's greatest genetic affiliation. The best points of comparison for DNA Tribes results are known patterns of genetic diversity and known demographic history. Known patterns of genetic diversity include Y chromosome distributions, mtDNA distributions, and variation in classical genetic markers.
Starting with the Scottish sample (click here to view PDF): Native Match results are predominantly clustered in Western Europe, with the most likely match in a Basque population with score 44. The MLI score of 44 indicates that this modal Scottish profile is 44 times as likely to be found in this Basque population as to be found in a Generic Human Population. This pattern of matches corresponds quite closely with the geographical distribution of the modal Scottish Y chromosome haplogroup (R1b), which exhibits very high diversity in Spain, and in particular in Basques. Global Match results Western European populations, as well as a North African population and several Native American populations that have historically admixed with European immigrants (and in particular, immigrants from the British Isles). Continent Match results include the most likely match with Europe at 137, indicating that this modal Scottish profile is 137 times more likely to be European than a Generic Human. The second most likely Continent Match is Native American at 6, indicating this modal profile is 6 times more likely to be Native American than a Generic Human, and 137/6 or 23 times more likely to be European than to be Native American.
The modal Turkish sample (click here to view PDF) can be interpreted by the same approach. Native Match results include matches in Central Asia, India, the Arabian Peninsula, and Southeastern Europe, with an outlier in Aboriginal Australians. The most likely match is with an Uygur population in northwest China, who are one of the oldest Turkic ethnic groups in Central Asia. Matches in the Near East and South Asia are consistent with known historical migrations and invasions of Turkic tribes. Global Match results are substantially similar, indicating that modern admixed populations do not represent this modal Turkish profile better than indigenous populations. Continent Match results are low, with the highest match of 13 for Europe, and 5 for East and South Asia. These matches indicate the likely presence of admixture or origins near intercontinental regions, which is consistent with historical Turkish origins at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
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