Explore Advanced Chromosome Mapping Tools with Borland Genetics

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 from each parent and identifying recombination patterns.

2. Segment Lab

The Segment Lab is the essential tool for editing and refining chromosome maps. It's tailored to assist with DNA reconstruction, allowing users to review and manually modify phase maps created by the HIR Mapper or other tools.

  • Key Features:
    • Provides detailed segment information, match lists, and automatic phase suggestions.
    • Allows manual phase adjustments, including segment trimming to identify recombination points.
    • Useful in Reverse Phase workflows, helping to fine-tune DNA inheritance visualizations.

Ideal for users looking to adjust phasing or resolve segment conflicts manually.

Read a full blog post about this tool here:  Introducing the Borland Genetics Segment Lab

3. Phase Map Locker


The Phase Map Locker is your personal repository for managing all phase maps across your kits and projects. Easily store, view, and download phase maps in one centralized location.

  • Key Features:
    • Organize phase maps across kits and projects for easy access.
    • Download phase maps for use with external tools like DNA Painter.
    • Delete or review maps with graphical previews directly from the locker.

Perfect for users managing multiple DNA kits and phase maps across family members.

4. Virtual Reality Chromosome Browser (Coming October 2024)

Launching at the East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference, the Virtual Reality Chromosome Browser (VRCB) offers a revolutionary new way to explore your chromosomes. Walk through 3D chromosome maps like supermarket aisles, and interact with segment walls that reveal which ancestors passed down each segment of DNA.

  • Key Features:
    • 3D visualization of your chromosomes, dynamically generated based on DNA kits linked to your profile.
    • Explore the most distant ancestors associated with each DNA segment.
    • Future updates will incorporate cousin matches and shared ancestors.

Be among the first to experience the VRCB at our booth at the conference!

Visit Us at the East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference


We’ll be showcasing the latest tools, including live demos of the Virtual Reality Chromosome Browser. Stop by our booth for a deeper dive into these powerful chromosome mapping features.

Find registration and more here:  East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference

Location: Grant-Valkaria, FL, USA

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