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PediDraw: A web-based tool for drawing a pedigree in genetic counseling June 27, 2007

Posted by Bertalan Meskó in Bioinformatics, Computer, Genetic screening, Genetic testing, Health 2.0, Healthcare, Invention, Medicine, Medicine 2.0, genetics.
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I’ve recently come across a great article on a new and useful webtool (hardcore genetics 2.0). An excerpt of the BioMed Central article:

Drawing a pedigree is a prerequisite in genetic counseling. Currently, most pedigrees are drawn by hand or by drawing software.

We developed an online pedigree drawing tool, PediDraw, which enables users to generate pedigrees after inputting the family information step-by-step on web. It outputs a pedigree or table to present a family history to the counselors.

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Today, I took a look at it. I created this diagram in about one minute (click to enlarge):

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For a clinical geneticist, it’s an incredibly useful, free webtool. We need such improvements to make genetic counseling more appropriate.

I’m thankful to Min He, one of the authors for the kind help!

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1. Pierre - June 27, 2007

Okay, this is not strictly population genetics, but you should also have a look at http://www.geni.com :-)

2. Bertalan Meskó - June 28, 2007

Thanks for the link! It seems geni.com is created for patients, but it’s useful as well.

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4. Andras - June 29, 2007

Thanks, Berci!
I was actually looking for something like this :)

Andris

Ps.: I was almost kicked out in gynecology yesterday, got a slim 2 afterall :( Should have taken it with you I guess.

5. Bertalan Meskó - June 29, 2007

You’ve got an e-mail. :)

6. Tinkerbell - July 5, 2007

Awesome! Hardcore genetics 2.0 indeed :)

7. Tinkerbell - July 5, 2007

HEh! No 6. was me :P

8. Daiz - July 5, 2007

Ooops sorry for spamming, I was somehow unable to comment as Daiz (Zoisci) !!…Problem of combining using two usernames. Please delete it.

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