ancestorX
AncestorX is a conceptual framework and fictional open standard for representing and analyzing ancestral lineages across generations. In theoretical discussions, ancestorX describes a data model and analytic toolkit intended to integrate genetic, archaeological, and documentary evidence to reconstruct family trees and population histories at multiple scales.
Structure and data model. The core idea is a directed acyclic graph where nodes represent individuals and
Methods and analytics. Analyses in the ancestorX concept rely on probabilistic inference, phylogenetic methods, and Bayesian
Data sources and applications. Potential data inputs include modern and ancient DNA, radiocarbon dating, genealogical records,
Limitations and status. As a conceptual construct, ancestorX is not a single or widely adopted software project
See also: ancestry reconstruction, genealogy, phylogenetics, pedigree analysis, graph theory.