primetv: a viewer for reconciled trees
2007
primetv: A Viewer for Reconciled Trees
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Bengt Sennblad, Eva Schreil, Ann-Charlotte Berglund Sonnhammer, Jens Lagergren, Lars Arvestad
Primary Institution: Stockholm Bioinformatics Center
Conclusion
primetv is the first visualization tool for general reconciliations, making it easy to produce illustrations of trees-within-trees.
Supporting Evidence
- primetv is the first automatic tool for illustrating general tree reconciliations.
- It allows for easy adjustments of output attributes like colors and layout.
- The tool enhances scientific presentations and educational illustrations.
Takeaway
primetv is a computer program that helps scientists create pictures of how different trees in nature are related, like a family tree for species and genes.
Methodology
The software reads reconciled trees in an extended Newick format and outputs them as tree-within-tree illustrations in various graphic formats.
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