Population-Specific Recombination Maps from Segments of Identity by Descent

We present a method and software, called IBDrecomb, for using segments of identity by descent to infer recombination rates. IBDrecomb can be applied to sequenced population cohorts to obtain high-resolution, population-specific recombination maps.

Source: The American Journal of Human Genetics - June 11, 2020 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Ying Zhou, Brian L. Browning, Sharon R. Browning Tags: Article Source Type: research