Extensions to pedigree analysis  I. Likehood calculations for simple and complex pedigrees.
A graph theoretic definition of pedigrees is given and a distinction drawn between simple and complex pedigrees. Algorithms are presented to calculate the likeihood of any kind of pedigree, assuming only segregation at a finite set of loci, nonassortative mating and no environmental correlations; multiple births and consanguineous marriages are explicity allowed for. The formulation given can lead to more powerful genetic counselling, segregation analysis and linkage analysis.
D008040:Genetic Linkage; D008433:Mathematics; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010375:Pedigree