LAPD

LAPD stands for Linkage Analysis Using Pedigree Data. This program allows to estimate maximum likelihood allele and two-locus haplotype frequencies, using an Expectation-Maximization algorithm, taking into account family relationships of the individuals. The authors are Laurent Excoffier and Monty Slatkin.

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The software can be downloaded directly here.

Citation

Excoffier, L. and Slatkin, M. (1998) Incorporating genotypes of relatives into a test of linkage disequilibrium, Am. J. Hum. Genet. 162:171-180.