September 24, 2024
The Integrative Genomics Viewer (IGV) Genome Browser
The IGV is a powerful visualization tool for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data developed by the Broad Institute (the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a leading biomedical and genomic research center based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA).
August 27, 2024
Understanding Genetic Variations: SNPs, Indels, Structural Variations, and CNVs
Genetic variations are differences in DNA sequences among individuals, influencing everything from physical traits to disease susceptibility.
July 18, 2024
Reference Genomes: NCBI, UCSC and EMBL Notations
The goal of genetic sequencing is to determine how an individual's genome differs from a standard genome, identifying all genetic variations. However, there is no true standard genome, so the choice is somewhat arbitrary.
July 11, 2024
Consumer Genetics Overview
Consumer genetics has gained popularity over the past decade due to significant progress in NGS sequencing. Modern sequencer machines like those from Illumina provide relatively inexpensive short-read DNA sequencing, currently priced around $300.
