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Infographic: WGS vs WES vs genotyping for precision medicine

Written by Tristan Free and Hannah Morton
Diagnostics and preclinical Infographics News PCR and sequencing Whole-genome studies

Discover the similarities and differences between whole-genome sequencing (WGS), whole-exome sequencing (WES) and SNP genotyping for precision medicine applications. From the pros and cons to their function and utility in diagnostics, this infographic brings you up to speed with the progress of each technique and provides an insight into the future of WGS and its current development in the real world.

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Find out:

  • The insights provided by each technique in a precision medicine setting
  • The utility of each method in resolving diagnostic dilemmas
  • The impact of the 100,000 genomes project on WGS