In-silico analysis for ancient & modern genomes
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Already tested? We accept raw DNA data from these providers and run our analyses directly on it.
+ BAM · CRAM · VCF · EIGENSTRAT · PLINK
Ancestry Modeling
(qpAdm & f-statistics)
Files we work with
Where do I get these files?
- Whole-genome sequencing providers (Dante Labs, Nebula Genomics, YSEQ) deliver BAM and VCF files to your account.
- Published ancient/modern datasets ship as EIGENSTRAT or PLINK, e.g. the Allen Ancient DNA Resource (AADR), free to download.
- Consumer raw data downloads from your 23andMe / FamilyTreeDNA account settings.
Not sure what you have? Send it anyway, we triage for free.
The gold-standard method of the ancient-DNA field: your target genome is modeled as a mixture of candidate source populations, and every model is statistically tested against a panel of outgroups. We build rotating-outgroup model cascades, check feasibility, and stress-test winners across missingness thresholds. The same discipline used in Nature and Science papers.
You provide
- BAM/VCF/EIGENSTRAT or genotype files
- Your hypothesis or open question
- Any populations you want tested
You receive
- Ranked, tested admixture models with proportions ± SE
- Full results workbook (all models, pass/fail)
- Methods text + citations for publication
Admixture Dating
Files we work with
Where do I get these files?
- Genotype panels come from published study supplements or the Allen Ancient DNA Resource (AADR).
- Your own sequencing VCF works too; we handle format conversion with PLINK.
Not sure what you have? Send it anyway, we triage for free.
Ancestry proportions tell you what mixed; admixture dating tells you when. Using the decay of admixture linkage disequilibrium, we estimate mixture dates in generations and calendar years, and it works even on a single ancient genome.
You provide
- Genotype data for target + reference pops
- The admixture event of interest
You receive
- Date estimates with confidence intervals
- Decay-curve plots, publication-ready
- Interpretation against the archaeological record
Y-DNA & mtDNA
Haplogroup Analysis
Files we work with
Where do I get these files?
- BAM/FASTQ come from any whole-genome sequencing provider (Dante Labs, Nebula, YSEQ).
- Big-Y results download directly from your FamilyTreeDNA account.
Not sure what you have? Send it anyway, we triage for free.
We place paternal and maternal lineages at the deepest branch your data can support, cross-validated with multiple independent callers, so one tool's blind spot never becomes your conclusion. For ancient samples, we explicitly separate true variants from DNA-damage artifacts.
You provide
- BAM/FASTQ (ancient or modern), or Big-Y/WGS results
You receive
- Consensus haplogroup call with per-tool evidence table
- Derived/ancestral SNP list at every branch
- Phylogenetic placement report + lineage context
Low-Coverage
Imputation & Rescue
Files we work with
Where do I get these files?
- Low-coverage BAM/CRAM usually comes from your sequencing lab or an ancient-DNA facility; ask them for the raw alignment files.
- Even a budget low-pass sequencing kit's output works, that's the point of this service.
Not sure what you have? Send it anyway, we triage for free.
A 0.5× genome is not a dead end. We impute low-coverage data against modern reference panels to research-grade genotype density, unlocking PCA, qpAdm, kinship, and haplotype methods your raw coverage could never support. Every imputation ships with quality metrics so you know exactly what to trust.
You provide
- Low-coverage BAM/CRAM (≥0.1× usable)
You receive
- Imputed genotypes (VCF + analysis-ready formats)
- Per-site quality/confidence metrics
- Honest assessment of what analyses the data supports
Kinship &
Relatedness
Files we work with
Where do I get these files?
- One BAM per individual from your sequencing provider or ancient-DNA lab.
- Genotype files from published datasets (AADR) or your own study also work.
Not sure what you have? Send it anyway, we triage for free.
Who was buried next to whom, and were they family? We detect 1st- to 3rd-degree relationships between samples, even at the low coverages typical of ancient DNA, using methods designed exactly for that regime.
You provide
- Two or more samples (BAM/genotypes)
You receive
- Pairwise relatedness matrix with degrees
- Pedigree hypotheses consistent with the data
- Uniparental cross-check (shared paternal/maternal lines)
Personal Ancient
Ancestry Reports
Files we work with
Where do I get these files?
- 23andMe: Settings → Privacy & Data → Download raw data.
- AncestryDNA: Settings → DNA data → Download DNA data.
- MyHeritage: Manage DNA kits → Download. FamilyTreeDNA: myFTDNA dashboard → Download raw data.
- Living DNA: profile → Download raw data. TellMeGen: your account → raw data download.
Not sure what you have? Send it anyway, we triage for free.
Consumer tests tell you you're "52% Middle Eastern." We tell you which ancient populations (Natufian hunter-gatherers? Anatolian farmers? Zagros herders?) and in what proportions, using the same formal models we run for researchers, written up so a non-specialist can actually read it.
You provide
- Raw data export from any consumer DNA test
You receive
- Formal ancestry model vs. ancient reference genomes
- Illustrated PDF report with maps & literature context
- Your position on the ancient-DNA PCA landscape
Molecular Dynamics
(MD Simulations)
Files we work with
Where do I get these files?
- Experimental structures: free from the RCSB Protein Data Bank (rcsb.org), search by protein name.
- No experimental structure? The AlphaFold Database has predicted models for most proteins.
- Ligands: PubChem or DrugBank provide SDF/MOL2 downloads.
Not sure what you have? Send it anyway, we triage for free.
Molecular dynamics for biomolecular systems, run in GROMACS, AMBER, NAMD, or OpenMM, whichever engine fits your system and force field: protein-protein, protein-ligand, protein-peptide, and protein-DNA/RNA complexes, plus lipid bilayer simulations. We set up the system, run equilibration and production MD, and extract stability, binding, and conformational behavior from the trajectory.
You provide
- Starting structure (PDB) or complex to build
- System type: protein-protein, protein-ligand, protein-peptide, protein-DNA/RNA, or lipid bilayer
- Simulation length / conditions, if you have a preference
You receive
- Equilibrated system + production trajectory
- Stability, RMSD/RMSF, binding, and interaction analysis
- Full command logs and parameter files (engine-native) for reproducibility
Density Functional
Theory (DFT)
Files we work with
Where do I get these files?
- Small molecules: PubChem offers 3D structures (SDF, convertible to XYZ).
- Crystal structures: the Crystallography Open Database (COD) and Materials Project provide free CIF files.
Not sure what you have? Send it anyway, we triage for free.
Quantum-chemical calculations for electronic structure, geometry optimization, and reaction energetics, using standard plane-wave and localized-basis DFT codes. From a single molecule to a periodic system, we compute optimized geometries, energies, and electronic properties and hand you a report you can drop into your methods section.
You provide
- Molecular or crystal structure (or a description of the system)
- Property or question you need answered
- Level of theory / functional preference, if you have one
You receive
- Optimized geometry and total/relative energies
- Electronic structure data (DOS, orbitals, charges, as relevant)
- Full input/output files and methods text for publication
Materials Simulations
Files we work with
Where do I get these files?
- The Materials Project (materialsproject.org) offers free CIF/POSCAR for ~150k materials.
- The Crystallography Open Database (COD) is another free CIF source; we can also build the structure from a description.
Not sure what you have? Send it anyway, we triage for free.
Classical and ab-initio materials modeling: crystal structures, point and extended defects, and mechanical or thermal properties, on the same infrastructure we use for our genomics and MD work. We match the method to the question, from force-field MD to first-principles calculations, and report what the simulation actually shows, uncertainties included.
You provide
- Material system or composition
- Property or behavior you want simulated
- Any known structure files (CIF, etc.), if available
You receive
- Simulated structure, defects, or property values
- Analysis with uncertainty where relevant
- Full simulation logs and methods text for publication
How a project runs
Request
Open a project in the Client Portal: goals, samples, data type. Free.
Scoped quote
Fixed price and timeline for exactly the analyses agreed. No payment yet.
Analysis
You chat directly with your analyst; interim findings land in your thread.
Report + logs
PDF report, results workbook, full command logs, methods text. Revisions included.
Common questions
What data formats do you accept?
FASTQ, BAM/CRAM, VCF, EIGENSTRAT/PLINK datasets, and raw exports from 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA, Living DNA, and TellMeGen. Not sure what you have? Upload it and we'll triage it for free.
Is my genetic data safe with you?
Uploads go into a private, encrypted storage space visible only to you and your assigned analyst. Never public, never shared, never used beyond your project. You can request deletion of all your files at any time, and we confirm in writing when it's done.
How is pricing determined?
By scope: number of samples, data type, and analyses requested. You receive a fixed quote before any work starts, and the price doesn't move unless you change the scope.
Can I use your results in a publication?
Yes, that is the point. Deliverables include methods text with citations, full command logs, and parameter files, so your methods section and your reviewers are both covered. We can also join as co-authors or acknowledged analysts, whichever fits your policy.
My samples are very low coverage. Is anything possible?
Usually, yes. Imputation (Service 04) rescues surprisingly shallow data, and some methods (haplogroup calling, READ kinship, f-statistics on transversions) are built for exactly this situation. Send us the coverage numbers and we'll tell you honestly what's feasible.
Do you handle molecular dynamics / protein simulation work too?
Yes. Alongside genomics we run molecular dynamics simulations in GROMACS, AMBER, NAMD, or OpenMM (protein stability, mutation comparison, ligand studies). Contact us with your system and we'll scope it like any other project.
Do you also run DFT calculations?
Yes. We run density-functional-theory calculations for electronic structure, geometry optimization, and reaction energetics, using standard plane-wave and localized-basis codes. Send us your system and the properties you need, and we'll scope compute time and turnaround like any other project.
What about materials simulations?
Yes. Beyond biomolecules, we run classical and ab-initio materials simulations, crystal structures, defects, mechanical and thermal properties, on the same infrastructure we use for our genomics and MD work. Tell us the material and the property you're after and we'll scope it.
Not sure which service fits? Just describe your question.
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