Utilization of genomic markers from whole-genome scans or gene association studies from one or more related disease/genetics publications to determinate possible single or average contribution of any gene to marker scores. The invention includes the ability to use multiple data sets from multiple publications to consider broader pools of genes as well as more accurately linking genes to a particular trait. The method includes algorithms to create scores to rank genes related to particular traits. The scores help a researcher determine genes that are the most promising to send through a more rigorous, time-consuming and expensive in vitro and/or in vivo trial program.