mapDATAge: a ShinyR package to chart ancient DNA data through space and time

Bioinformatics. 2022 Aug 10;38(16):3992-3994. doi: 10.1093/bioinformatics/btac425.

Abstract

Summary: Ancient DNA datasets are increasingly difficult to visualize for users lacking computational experience. Here, we describe mapDATAge, which aims to provide user-friendly automated modules for the interactive mapping of allele, haplogroup and/or ancestry distributions through space and time. mapDATAge enhances collaborative data sharing while assisting the assessment and reporting of spatiotemporal patterns of genetic changes.

Availability and implementation: mapDATAge is a Shiny R application designed for exploring spatiotemporal patterns in ancient DNA data through a graphical user interface. It is freely available under GNU Public License in Github: https://github.com/xuefenfei712/mapDATAge.

Supplementary information: Supplementary data are available at Bioinformatics online.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • DNA, Ancient*
  • Software*

Substances

  • DNA, Ancient