First whole genome sequencing of family of four reveals new genetic power

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 19:28 in Biology & Nature

Researchers have analyzed the first whole genome sequences of a human family of four. The findings demonstrate the benefit of sequencing entire families, including lowering error rates, identifying rare genetic variants and identifying disease-linked genes.

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