For the first time, scientists discover causative gene of a rare disorder by exome sequencing
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 09:14
in Biology & Nature
(PhysOrg.com) -- UW researchers have successfully used a method called exome sequencing to quickly discover a previously unknown gene responsible for a rare disorder. The finding demonstrates the usefulness of exome sequencing in studying the 7,000 plus rare genetic disorders affecting millions of people.