Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is a comprehensive method to evaluate the entire genome. The Genomics Core has experience preparing whole genome libraries for prokaryotes, eukaryotes and plants. Whole genome sequencing can identify and characterize insertions and deletions (indels), copy number variants (CNVs), structural variants (SVs), single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), and other variants of the genome with high accuracy.

All sequencing is generated on an Illumina NovaSeq X Plus. The NovaSeq X platform is particularly useful for differential gene expression studies due to the high data yields, multiplexing capabilities, and high data quality. Quality control and quality assurance metrics are incorporated into each standard operating procedure to monitor performance of each service provided.