The Genome Variation Server (GVS)is a comprehensive database that provides quick access to all data found in both the dbSNP and HapMap databases and includes specialized data from other projects. The database includes a suite of analysis tools such as linkage disequilibrium plots, tag SNPs and more. In addition you can upload our own data and use the GVS analysis and visualization tools.

GVS is funded as part of the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute's (NHLBI) Programs for Genomic Applications (PGA).

Also see the SeattleSNPs tutorial for a look at more high quality SNP data.

Below are the links for the tutorial suite for GVS, including an online narrated tutorial, PowerPoint slides, slide handouts in PDF, exercises, and an order form for SeattleSNPs Quick Reference Cards.

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The materials and slides offered can not be resold or used for profit purposes. Reproduction, distribution and/or use is strictly limited to instructional purposes only and can not be used for for monetary gain or wide distribution. Copyright 2006, OpenHelix, LLC.

Citation for the Genome Variation Server

• Christopher S. Carlson, Michael A. Eberle, Mark J. Rieder, Qian Yi, Leonid Kruglyak, and Deborah A. Nickerson. Selecting a Maximally Informative Set of Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms for Association Analyses Using Linkage Disequilibrium. Am. J. Hum. Genet., 74:106-120, 2004
  

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