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GRFT - Genetic Records Family Tree Web Applet
Samuel Pimentel1, Virginia Walbot, John Fernandes
1Department of Biology, Stanford University Stanford, CA, USA.
Frontiers in Genetics
|February 4, 2012
Summary
The Genetic Records Family Tree (GRFT) applet offers a fast and versatile way to visualize genetic cross data. This web-based tool helps researchers easily track individual lineages and access genetic information across various organisms.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Bioinformatics
- Computational Biology
Background:
- Current genetic record software lacks intuitive lineage visualization.
- Determining individual ancestry from genetic crosses is often challenging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a user-friendly tool for visualizing genetic cross records and individual lineages.
- To provide researchers with a web-based solution for accessing and analyzing genetic data.
Main Methods:
- Developed the Genetic Records Family Tree (GRFT) applet using JavaScript.
- The applet processes tab-delimited genetic cross records from a server.
- Implemented interactive features including family tree visualization, sequential lists, and search criteria filtering.
Main Results:
- GRFT enables quick, interactive visualization of genetic lineages through a family tree construct.
- Users can access genetic information via pop-up boxes and generate new trees dynamically.
- The tool supports cross-platform access and near-instantaneous data processing.
Conclusions:
- GRFT provides an effective, innovative, and low-overhead method for visualizing genetic records.
- The tool is versatile, supporting any sexually reproducing organism with minor script modifications.
- No additional software is required, making it accessible to researchers globally.
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