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GENEHUNTER: your 'one-stop shop' for statistical genetic analysis?

Dale R Nyholt1

  • 1Queensland Institute of Medical Research, Post Office Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, Australia. daleN@qimr.edu.au

Human Heredity
|March 20, 2002
PubMed
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This review compares statistical genetic analysis software for complex disorders. It highlights the advantages and disadvantages of the popular GENEHUNTER package to aid researchers in selecting the best tool for gene mapping.

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Area of Science:

  • Statistical genetics
  • Genomics
  • Bioinformatics

Background:

  • The last decade has seen rapid development in statistical genetic analysis techniques for gene mapping.
  • These methods are crucial for localizing genes associated with complex disorders.
  • Many user-friendly software packages are now available to the research community.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comparative review of popular statistical genetic analysis software.
  • To summarize the advantages and disadvantages of the GENEHUNTER package.
  • To assist genetic researchers in choosing the most suitable software for their needs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of available statistical genetic analysis software.
  • Focus on the GENEHUNTER package.

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  • Analysis of its strengths and weaknesses in gene mapping for complex disorders.

    • Main Results:

    • GENEHUNTER is a popular software package for statistical genetic analysis.
    • The review details its specific advantages and disadvantages.
    • This information is intended to guide researchers in software selection.

    Conclusions:

    • Selecting the appropriate software is a key consideration for genetic researchers.
    • Understanding the pros and cons of tools like GENEHUNTER facilitates informed decisions.
    • This review aims to simplify the process of choosing the right gene mapping software.