Most of the disease-causing mutations that science has been able to identify so far are located within the exons. Whereas most genetic tests focus on a single gene or on a set number of predetermined genes, whole exome sequencing examines thousands of genes simultaneously.
Articles on Whole Exome Sequencing
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Insights Into an Ultra Rare Disease
Rarity of a disease usually correlates with a limited understanding. Case reports about diagnosed patients are thus very important. A recent study based on genetic findings at CENTOGENE exemplifies this notion for Xia-Gibbs Syndrome. It was published in Molecular Syndromology.
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A Novel Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Brain development is a highly complex process involving numerous proteins. The latest addition to this list is YIF1B: its absence due to bi-allelic inactivating mutations results in a severe neurological disorder.
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Frequent Genetic Cause of Seizures Identified
The etiology of seizures is highly heterogeneous and involves an unknown number of distinct genetic disorders. An international team of researchers recently defined recessive mutations in the UGDH gene as a novel and surprisingly frequent cause of seizures and developmental delay. By querying its…
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Whole Exome and Whole Genome Sequencing Course January 2020
Gaining deep insights about WES/WGS workflow from lab to report and benefit from experiences via hands-on courses, discussions and exchanges with our experts and others from the field!
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Understanding DNA Alterations in Colorectal Cancer
Germline and somatic DNA alterations may cause inherited diseases and/or cancer. While CENTOGENE’s routine diagnostic focus is on the former, we frequently address oncological questions in research settings. Deep sequencing of colorectal tumors in one such project provided unprecedented insights…