31 Jan, 2022
Learn about the differences between genotyping, exome sequencing and whole genome sequencing.
DNA testing is on the rise, with companies like Ancestry DNA, My Heritage and 23andme all making direct-to-consumer genetic testing more accessible. But there are a few different kinds of tests out on the market and they all offer different results. If you’re looking into a rare condition then whole genome sequencing might be necessary but if you’re just looking into your ancestry or for general health insights then exome sequencing is likely to be all you’ll need. Read on below to discover the differences between the tests and what they’re used for.