Whole Genome Sequencing

Whole genome sequencing (WGS) reads the entire DNA makeup of an organism to support disease diagnosis, precision medicine, and biological research.

Key Applications:

• Rare Disease Diagnosis: Helps doctors find hidden genetic mutations or causal variants that smaller, targeted gene tests might miss.

• Cancer Care (Oncology): Detects specific tumor mutations and structural changes to help doctors choose the most effective targeted therapy.

• Public Health and Pathogen Surveillance: Tracks outbreaks of foodborne illnesses (such as Salmonella or E. coli) and monitors antimicrobial resistance.

• Pharmacogenetics: Analyzes a person's genetic profile to predict how they might respond to certain drugs.

• Agriculture and Livestock: Identifies genetic traits linked to disease resistance in crops or tracks genetic diversity in livestock breeds.

• Metagenomics and Environmental Studies: Profiles microbial communities from soil or water samples to understand ecosystem health.