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  Getting Started with Borland Genetics: A Step-by-Step Guide Borland Genetics is a DNA database that integrates an extensive suite of tools to help you reconstruct the DNA of your ancestors. It’s designed for genealogists who want to go beyond just discovering cousin matches and into the realm of reconstructing family members’ genetic profiles. Whether you're just starting out in genetic genealogy or looking to dive deeper into DNA reconstruction, this guide will walk you through the key steps to get up and running with Borland Genetics. 1. Who Uses Borland Genetics? The users who benefit the most from the tools at Borland Genetics are those who have tested multiple family members.  The original idea that led to the development of Borland Genetics was that the product would be helpful when, for example, DNA tests were provided to attendees at a family reunion, the tools would automate the process of analyzing the shared DNA among the testers to reconstruct the genome of their shar

Explore Advanced Chromosome Mapping Tools with Borland Genetics

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At Borland Genetics, we offer a suite of cutting-edge tools designed to take your genetic genealogy research to the next level. Whether you're reconstructing ancestor DNA or visually exploring chromosome inheritance, our tools give you the power to dive deep into your DNA connections. Here's a look at our most powerful chromosome mapping features: 1. HIR Mapper The HIR Mapper is a dynamic tool that generates chromosome maps by identifying segments of DNA shared between your focus donor and matches in the Borland Genetics database. The resulting phase map visualizes recombination points from the most recent generation of inheritance, helping you track which segments came from which parent. Key Features : Incorporates matches from Borland Genetics and GEDmatch Segment Search. Displays DNA matches, grouped by segment or block, with options to review and adjust. Outputs phase maps to help visualize inherited DNA and recombination points. Perfect for users mapping DNA inherited fr