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GOLD

Graphical Overview of Linkage Disequilibrium

(Abecasis and Cookson, 2000)
A software package that provides a graphical summary of linkage disequilibrium in human genetic data. The graphical summary is well suited to the analysis of dense genetic maps, where contingency tables are cumbersome to interpret. An interface to the Simwalk2 application allows for the analysis of family data.

Background Information

  Read a little bit about linkage disequilibrium and the rationale behind these programs.

Browse documentation

  The online documentation includes information on file formats and known bugs.

Download programs

  Download the latest version of the programs. [updated November 2001]

Registration form

  If you decide to use GOLD, please take a minute to let us know.

 
 

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