ANU - Research School of Biology - <A HREF='http://cmbe.anu.edu.au/' CLASS='extNav' STYLE='font-size: 10pt;'>ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment</A>

Ph: 61 2 6125 2866, Fax: 61 2 6125 5573

GenAlEx
Peakall, R., Smouse, P.E., 2006. GENALEX 6: genetic analysis in Excel. Population genetic software for teaching and research. Molecular Ecology Notes 6, 288-295.

GenAlEx, short for ' Genetic Analysis in Excel', is a user-friendly cross-platform package for population genetic analysis that runs within Microsoft Excel(TM). GenAlEx enables population genetic data analysis of codominant, haploid and binary genetic data providing analysis tools applicable to plants, animals and microorganisms. GenAlEx was originally developed as a tool to assist us in our teaching of population genetic analysis, and is now widely used by university teachers and researchers around the world. In GenAlEx 6, we are pleased to introduce many new features for both teachers and researchers.

Peakall, R., Smouse, P.E., 2006. GENALEX 6: genetic analysis in Excel. Population genetic software for teaching and research. Molecular Ecology Notes 6, 288-295.
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1471-8286.2005.01155.x
Molecular Ecology Notes http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/loi/men

GenAlEx News (Posted 20 Dec 2010)

We are pleased to announce the release of GenAlEx 6.41. This version includes a bug fix for the Process Sequences option that appeared in GenAlEx 6.4 and also improves compatibility for Intel Mac users running GenAlEx in the newly released Excel 2011. This version is strongly recommended as the replacement for all previous versions of GenAlEx.

We are also pleased to offer an updated version of Appendix 1 for GenAlEx 6.4. This 30 page document summarizes the methods and statistics available in GenAlEx, along with more than 70 supporting references. The new updated Appendix also includes cross-referencing to the GenAlEx Tutorials that were released in 2009.

Rod Peakall and Peter Smouse

(Posted 27 August 2010)
We are pleased to announce the release of GenAlEx 6.4. This new version fixes a number of minor bugs, provides full compatibility with Excel 2003, 2007 and 2010, and improves performance in Excel 2007/2010. Several new helpful features are also provided as described in the ‘Read Me’ document included when you download the software. It is strongly recommended that all users upgrade to this new version.

Rod Peakall and Peter Smouse

GenAlEx and Macintosh Compatibility

GenAlEx returns to the Macintosh from September 2010

On Macintosh computers, GenAlEx has always been compatible with Excel 2004 (and earlier) but not Excel 2008. This is because Microsoft removed the ability of Excel 2008 to run Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), the macro language of Microsoft Office. The early release of Excel 2011 for Intel-based Macs* (Sep 2010) has seen VBA return to Microsoft Office for the Macintosh. This is great news for Macintosh users who can now access the full benefits of GenAlEx within Excel 2011, including full compatibility with Excel 2010 on the PC. GenAlEx users will particularly welcome the ability to analysis genetic data containing more than 256 columns which has been available for PC users since 2007.

*Note that Excel 2011 for Macintosh will only run on Intel-based Macs. Therefore, if you are running a PPC Macintosh you can only run GenAlEx in Excel 2004, or earlier.

Previous News

Features of GenAlEx

Special features for teaching

More than 20 different kinds of graphs to summarise data analysis.
An intuitive and consistent user interface with context-dependent dialog boxes to guide students.
Several tools designed specifically for teaching students.

Special features for research

Tools for importing, editing and manipulating raw genotype and sequence data from automated sequencing or genotyping software.
A diverse range of tools for data exploration.
New 2D spatial autocorrelation procedures in addition to the existing wide range of spatial analysis options.
Estimation of pairwise relatedness among individuals.
Tools for genetic tagging applications, including location of matching genotypes and calculation of probabilities of identity.
Tools to assists users keep track of data analysis.
Data export options to other population genetic software packages.

Documentation

New tutorial modules available for GenAlEx 6.3 onwarrds
A comprehensive independently written guide.
A summary of the methods, statistical formulae and supporting references.
Background to the spatial autocorrelation analyses offered.
Flow charts illustrating procedures and pathways of analysis.

Computer requirements
GenAlEx is written in Visual Basic for Applications within Microsoft Excel (TM) and is compatible with Excel 97 upwards under Microsoft Windows(TM) and Excel 98 upwards to Excel 2004 on the Macintosh (TM). GenAlEx 6.3 has been extensively tested in Excel 2003 and Excel 2007 within Windows XP (TM) and Windows Vista (TM), and in Excel 2004 within OS X on the Macintosh (TM).

Disclaimer
This program is provided free of charge by the authors. While every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the results and the smooth operation of the program, we regret that we are unable to take responsibility for unintentional errors or problems that may be encountered by users. We are also unable to provide individualized support for users of the program.

Authors
Professor Rod Peakall
Evolution, Ecology & Genetics
Research School of Biology
The Australian National University
Canberra ACT 0200
Australia
Email: rod.peakall@anu.edu.au

Professor Peter Smouse
Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources, Cook College
Rutgers University
New Brunswick NJ 08901-8551 USA
Email: smouse@AESOP.Rutgers.edu

Download GenAlEx and Documentation

Register Here

Feedback Form

Skip Navigation ANU Home \| HORUS \| Staff Home
	Research School of Biology ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment