Whole genome sequencing (also known as WGS, full genome sequencing, complete genome sequencing, or entire genome sequencing) is the process of determining the complete DNA sequence of an organism’s genome at a single time.
It affects future lifestyle and dietary choices, disease prevention plans, the human aging process and life expectancy in general.
Creating personalized plans to treat disease may be possible based not only on the mutant genes causing a disease,, but also other genes in the patient's genome.
Genotyping cancer cells and understanding what genes are dysregulated allows physicians to select the best chemotherapy and potentially expose the patient to less toxic treatment since the therapy is tailored.
Previously unknown genes may be identified as contributing to a disease state. Traditional genetic testing looks only at the common "troublemaker" genes.
Lifestyle or environmental changes that can mediate the effects of genetic predisposition may be identified and then moderated.
