After processing the
Mal’ta MA-1 Ancient DNA sample, I proceeded with the output data to see what I can find.
Haplogroups
The Y-Haplogroup is R, but also positive for R1b1a2a1a2c1b4 (or R-CTS3087). The mtDNA is U, but also has defining mutation for K2a5, U5a1, U1a'c, K1b1 and U6a3a1. Hence, the Y-Haplogroup is R and Mt-Haplogroup is U.
Y-STR
LobSTR reports the following Y-STR values.
- DYS458 = 16
- DYS425 = 10
- DYS462 = 12
Based on my experience, the actual Y-STR may be off by 1.
Telomere
The kit also has a telomere length of 4.7174 which may suggest the boy's age was roughly around 10-15 at the time of his death.
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Plotting Telomere of 4.7171 kb
(Image adapted from http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/chromosomes/telomeres/) |
Autosomal
I uploaded to GEDMatch as #F999914.
Based on MLDP K23b calculator,
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| MLDP K23b admixture for Mal'ta Boy |
I am surprised at 4.5% of South Indian admixture which interests me. So, I proceeded with HarappaWorld.
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| HarappaWorld admixure for Mal'ta Boy |
HarappaWorld places 10% of South Indian admixture.
I am waiting for batch processing to complete, but you can proceed with one-to-one comparison. I did with mine and nothing significant. I don't expect anyone to match because it is an ancient sample but
there may also be surprises. Let me know what you find.
