NucType

The Internet is filled with all sort of applications that you could use to make your work easier and to enhance features on your computer. One of such applications is NucType.

It allows you to measure and  compare chromosomes or karyotypes. It's packed with all sort of nice tools and features that you can check out and it comes with a really intuitive graphical interface.

The application doesn't take long to install and it doesn't come with a complicated setup that you would need to complete, before you can actually use it.

It's packed with multiple nice tools and features that you can use and it comes with a really intuitive interface that makes it easy to make all sort of calculations. NucType is mostly designed for biologists, but it can easily be used by students who are learning this profession.

The first thing that you need to do after launching the application is to open a NUC file or to load a picture from your computer. The application allows you to measure the distance between two points and analyze the karyotype asymmetry indices from the loaded image file or a previously saved project.

You can create multiple projects easily and save them to your computer for later editing. Use the data box to get details, like measurements on satellite, long or short arm and intercalary satellite.

It comes with a toolbox that allows you to calculate the distance between multiple points, the size and to add a new project. You can also zoom in or out on your project and there's the option to create groups.

The scale box lets you adjust some options and pick the metrical and trim size. You can also use the analysis window to analyze your data and create groups. It comes with the option to change the pen and font color and to display grids.

NucType is a nice application for calculating and comparing chromosomes or karyotypes, but it needs more work considering that not all sections are in English.