Have you ever wondered why we’ve recently taken a particular interest in Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)?
We recently talked about what WGS is and what it’s used for.
There is an explanation behind it: we’ve updated our genetic analyses.
Until now, our genetic tests read the most important chapters of your genome. Today, that has changed forever.
With the latest update, tellmeGen Ultra (WGS -30x), we don’t just read chapters. We read the whole book.
The latest of the latest: tellmeGen Ultra (WGS -30x)
We have mentioned several times that one of tellmeGen’s main goals is to bring genetic analyses closer to the population.
That’s why, to advance this goal, we’ve updated the existing Starter and Advanced genetic analysis kits with a new version: tellmeGen Ultra (WGS -30x).
The Ultra WGS (30x) offers whole genome sequencing, an even more advanced and complete genetic analysis than the other two. We’re talking about presenting the user with results from over 600 items, including all those analyzed in the Starter and Advanced kits.
To give an idea of the magnitude of this analysis, the Ultra WGS (30x) studies 3 billion different genetic variants, compared to the usual genotyping kits that work with 13 million.
Additionally, thanks to the power of the system, it’s not limited to SNPs, where only a nucleotide in the sequence changes. The Ultra WGS (30x) adds:
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Rare variants. We won’t just detect a series of specific variants; we’ll detect them all. The entire genome is scrutinized.
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Copy Number Variations (CNV). There are areas of the genome, fragments, that repeat multiple times, but the amount of repetition differs depending on the person. With us, you’ll know how different your repetitions are.
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Large insertions and deletions. Sometimes, there are regions of the genome where nucleotides are missing, or new ones appear. These are not SNPs, as there’s no change in a nucleotide, but in the length of the sequence. It doesn’t matter that they’re not SNPs: Ultra WGS (30x) detects them.
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Tandem repeats. These are DNA sequences that repeat several times, differing by individual. They’re smaller than CNVs, but that won’t stop them from being detected by our Ultra WGS (30x).
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Chromosomal rearrangements can occur in the structure of chromosomes.
Another detail: we know that in genetics, trust is everything. “30x” is our quality seal. It means that each letter of your DNA is read and verified an average of 30 times.
This massive verification ensures that the result we deliver is of the highest precision, virtually eliminating any margin of error.
This update to the service still leverages the benefits of our other kits: you’ll have access to the DNA Connect tool, free shipping to and from your home, and you’ll be able to download your Raw Data up to three times per year at no extra cost.
What other updates have been made with this advanced genetic analysis?
We have two more groundbreaking updates that will interest you:
- tellmeGen+. This is an annual subscription to tellmeGen. This is necessary because the immense amount of information obtained from a full genome sequencing requires considerable storage space that we must maintain. With the subscription, you have access to all your information and Raw Data, the maintenance of the DNA Connect tool, and all the updates and features we introduce. A service this complete can’t be paused.
With the purchase of Ultra WGS (30x), the first year of tellmeGen+ is included in the price. If the user doesn’t want to renew it later, they will still have access to the summary PDFs (but not the Raw Data).
The Raw Data will be stored for one year, giving the opportunity to renew tellmeGen+ within that time. Once the subscription is renewed, all information will be updated and accessible.
This service does not change one of our most fundamental and unchangeable rules: the user’s genetic information is always theirs, personal, and private. Therefore, once it’s finished, we will delete the data. We will not take any other action or use it.
- Variant of Uncertain Significance (VUS) Report. Another addition to our available consultations list is here. VUS are variants that have been associated with specific traits, mostly pathogenic, but it hasn’t been confirmed yet how they influence or what their exact relationship is. We could say they are variants that presumably act on a specific trait.
Our team of geneticists can help you understand them better and the possible ways they affect your life. If any of these variants goes from uncertain to certain, we’ll notify you.
Like all our reports, this product can only be purchased if you have previously bought the corresponding genetic analysis, in this case, the tellmeGen Ultra (WGS -30x) kit.
Are you ready to learn the full story your DNA tells?
Discover your complete genome today with tellmeGen Ultra (WGS -30x).
