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Drawing genetic linkage maps via email

J T Eppig1, M Kosowsky

  • 1Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609.

Mammalian Genome : Official Journal of the International Mammalian Genome Society
|December 1, 1994
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Users can create custom genetic linkage maps via email. This service generates chromosome maps showing locus positions, delivered as a PostScript file for printing.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Computational Biology

Background:

  • Genetic linkage mapping is crucial for understanding chromosome structure and gene inheritance.
  • Manual creation of genetic maps can be complex and time-consuming.
  • Accessible tools are needed to facilitate genetic map generation for researchers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel email-based service for automated genetic linkage map generation.
  • To provide researchers with a flexible and user-friendly tool for visualizing genetic data.
  • To enable customization of genetic maps according to specific research requirements.

Main Methods:

  • Users submit genetic data as a text file via email.
  • The service processes the input data to calculate relative locus positions.

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  • A PostScript file containing the genetic linkage map is returned to the user via email.

    • Main Results:

    • The service successfully generates genetic linkage maps displaying loci positions on chromosomes.
    • The generated maps are customizable to meet diverse user needs.
    • The output is a PostScript file, directly printable into a genetic linkage map.

    Conclusions:

    • The described email service offers an efficient and accessible method for creating genetic linkage maps.
    • This tool simplifies the process of genetic data visualization for a wider research community.
    • The service facilitates the study of chromosome organization and gene linkage through automated map generation.