: the part of the genome consisting of exons that code information for protein synthesis
The Personal Genome Project is beginning with the exome: the 1 percent of our genome that is translated into strings of amino acids that assemble themselves into proteins.—
Steven Pinker
Steven PinkerThe exome is the portion of the genome known to encode proteins … . Whole-exome sequencing has the advantage of reduced cost and analysis of a much smaller data set than that obtained by sequencing the entire genome.—Howard J. Jacob
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There are many genetic test types, including single gene testing, panel tests, whole exome/genome sequencing, chromosomal tests, gene expression, and biochemical tests.
—Rajeev Ronanki, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
First, scientists analyze the patient’s tumor, comparing its exome with the whole exome sequencing of the patient’s blood to identify the tumor’s protein-coding alterations.
—Michele Cohen Marill, Wired, 26 Feb. 2021
This is all the more reason for high coverage genome sequencing (or at least exome sequencing).
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 23 Aug. 2012
The current process in prenatal diagnostic testing is complicated, as patients and providers must choose from multiple tests, each designed and calibrated to analyze only a subset of genetic changes, including karyotype, FISH, microarray, gene panels and exome sequencing.
—Haim Neerman, Forbes, 7 June 2022
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Rajeev Ronanki, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
First, scientists analyze the patient’s tumor, comparing its exome with the whole exome sequencing of the patient’s blood to identify the tumor’s protein-coding alterations.
—Michele Cohen Marill, Wired, 26 Feb. 2021
This is all the more reason for high coverage genome sequencing (or at least exome sequencing).
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 23 Aug. 2012
The current process in prenatal diagnostic testing is complicated, as patients and providers must choose from multiple tests, each designed and calibrated to analyze only a subset of genetic changes, including karyotype, FISH, microarray, gene panels and exome sequencing.
—Haim Neerman, Forbes, 7 June 2022
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“Exome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exome. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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