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+# KINSHIP SIMULATION<br>
+### *kinshipsim version 2020.7*
+
+---
+
+The **kinshipsim** library has been implemented  to infer the genetic  relationships between 
+pairs of individuals. It enables the simulation of multiple pedigrees,  using both autosomal
+and X chromosomal data, and provides additional pre-processing options, e.g., SNPs reduction,
+pseudo-haploidization.<br><br>
+See also **kinshipsim** on [PyPI](https://pypi.org/project/kinshipsim/)