Whole exome sequencing (WES) is a genomic technique that sequences all the protein-coding regions of genes in a genome, which are referred to as exons. The exome comprises approximately 85% of the known genetic variants associated with disease, despite comprising only 1–2% of the entire genome. WES enables researchers and clinicians to identify mutations that may be responsible for diseases, particularly those with a genetic basis, by concentrating on the exome. read more...