Exome sequencing: the expert view

Genome Biol. 2011 Sep 14;12(9):128. doi: 10.1186/gb-2011-12-9-128.

Abstract

To complement our special issue on exome sequencing, Genome Biology asked several leaders in the field for their views on this new approach. Leslie G Biesecker (LGB), Jim C Mullikin (JM) and Kevin V Shianna (KVS) discuss the reasons for the popularity of exome sequencing and its contribution to genomics.

Publication types

  • Interview

MeSH terms

  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Exome*
  • Genetic Diseases, Inborn / diagnosis
  • Genetic Diseases, Inborn / genetics
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Genetic Testing / economics
  • Genetic Testing / methods
  • Genome, Human
  • Genomics / economics
  • Genomics / methods*
  • Genomics / standards
  • Humans
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA