Abstract
A computer program that calculates lod scores and genetic risks for a wide variety of both qualitative and quantitative genetic traits is discussed. An illustration is given of the joint use of a genetic marker, affection status, and quantitative information in counseling situations regarding Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Computers*
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Creatine Kinase / genetics*
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Genetic Counseling
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Genetic Linkage*
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Genetic Markers
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Heterozygote
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Humans
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Lod Score*
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Muscular Dystrophies / enzymology
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Muscular Dystrophies / genetics*
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Pedigree
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Risk
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Software*
Substances
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Genetic Markers
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Creatine Kinase