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Visualization of multiple alignments, phylogenies and gene family evolution.
Procter JB, Thompson J,
Letunic I,
Creevey CJ, Jossinet F, Barton GJ
Nat Methods.
2010 Mar; 7(3 Suppl): S16-25. PubMed:
20195253.Abstract + PDF
Software for visualizing sequence alignments and trees are essential tools for life scientists. In this review, we describe the major features and capabilities of a selection of stand-alone and web-based applications useful when investigating the function and evolution of a gene family. These range from simple viewers, to systems that provide sophisticated editing and analysis functions. We conclude with a discussion of the challenges that these tools now face due to the flood of next generation sequence data and the increasingly complex network of bioinformatics information sources.