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Whole Exome Sequencing

WES: Sequencing of only the protein-coding regions (exons), about 1–2% of the genome. Cheaper than WGS and focuses on variants most likely to affect protein function.

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WES was performed to prioritize coding variants.

Key facts

  • ~1–2% of genome; capture-based.
  • Cost-effective when focusing on coding variation.

Category: Sequencing

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