Since scientists are trying to associate certain genes with specific chromosomes, ideograms are becoming increasingly important. Ideograms provide a consistent definition of the regions within the chromosomes, allowing for easy cross-referencing between consistent dialogs and individual samples and reference sources. They also provide links to structural abnormalities and individual genes associated with various diseases or syndromes. Therefore, ideograms are crucial to our ability to regulate genomic information as we move on to an increasingly molecular cytogenetic age.
For these reasons, we offer you ideotypes, the mobile app of the ideogram editor.