Identifying variants across the entire genome

Array and sequencing technologies for genome-wide genotyping

Whole-Genome Genotyping

Whole-genome genotyping, also known as genome-wide genotyping, provides an overview of the entire genome, enabling genome-wide discoveries and associations. Using high-throughput next-generation sequencing (NGS) and microarray technologies, researchers can obtain a deeper understanding of the genome, providing insight into the functional consequences of genetic variation.

Microarray-based genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have been the most common approach for identifying disease associations across the whole genome. While whole-genome microarrays can interrogate over 4 million markers per sample, NGS-based whole-genome sequencing provides a comprehensive base-by-base method for interrogating the 3.2 billion bases of the human genome. Each technology offers unique advantages in price, data analysis, and throughput depending on particular study goals.

  • Provides the most comprehensive view of the genome
  • Detects single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and other variations across the genome
  • Can identify potential causative disease variants for further targeted studies
  • Expands range of discovery as content limitations are minimized
advantages of genome-wide genotyping

Whole-genome genotyping microarrays have been used to successfully identify regions of the human genome that contribute to disease susceptibility and phenotypes. Illumina human whole-genome arrays offer informative content for a variety of human genotyping applications, from GWAS to copy number variation analysis and more.

Human Whole Genome Arrays
Array and Library Prep Kit Selector

Find and compare human whole-genome genotyping arrays with this easy-to-use tool.

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All Illumina Arrays

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Custom Genotyping

Design a genotyping array that focuses on your specific targets of interest.

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Genetics of COVID-19 Susceptibility

Illumina is providing sequencing for a UK-wide study led by Genomics England, designed to compare the genomes of severely and mildly ill COVID-19 patients.

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Pharmacogenomics and Cardiovascular Disease

Researchers use an Illumina array to identify responder genotypes in a cholesterol drug trial.

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Genome-Wide Genotyping Studies in Hispanic Populations

A collaborative genotyping effort identifies disease-associated SNP markers prevalent in the Hispanic population.

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Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS)

These studies use high-throughput approaches to quickly scan entire genomes of large groups to find genetic variants correlated with a trait or disease. Variants for diseases like Type 2 diabetes and Parkinson's Disease were discovered using GWAS, but many opportunities remain.

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genome-wide association studies

Illumina offers a comprehensive suite of genome-wide genotyping array products for non-human organisms. Find ready-to-use solutions for crops, livestock, and model organisms, or genotype any species with our custom array options.

Non-Human Whole-Genome Arrays
Array and Library Prep Kit Selector

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All Non-Human Genotyping Kits

Access a wide variety of kits, including arrays, for genotyping non-human species such as crops, livestock, and model organisms.

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Custom Genotyping

Design custom arrays for any species or population, including those not supported by standard products.

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While arrays are effective for assaying known variants, they are limited in detecting novel variants. NGS is an unbiased approach to variant detection that evaluates all loci and alleles regardless of prior expectations. Whole-genome and whole-exome sequencing are common approaches for finding causal variants for rare or complex disease studies.

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Understanding Human Genome Variation

Hear Dr. Tuuli Lappalainen discuss integrating genome and transcriptome sequencing data to understand functional variation in human genomes.

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Novel variants discovered using NGS can be used to generate a completely custom array, or added as additional content to an existing whole-genome genotyping array for large sample screening studies. Design custom panels targeting specific traits and/or genes of interest or for species and populations not available as standard panels.

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Adding Novel Variants to Arrays
Infinium Global Screening Array

The Infinium Global Screening Array is a next-generation genotyping array for population-scale genetics, variant screening, and precision medicine research.

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Infinium Global Screening Array
Large-Scale Genotyping
Population-Scale Genotyping

High throughput microarrays help labs identify common genetic variations among large cohorts for population-scale genotyping studies. Learn more about high-throughput genotyping.

Complex Disease Causal Variants
Causal Variant Discovery

Screen large sample numbers quickly to find causal variants associated with complex diseases. Learn more about causal variant discovery.

Plant and Animal Genotyping
Plant and Animal Genotyping

Enhance the value of crops and herds with screening and discovery tools that aid in breeding decisions. Learn more about plant and animal genotyping.

Inside the UK’s largest life sciences event
Inside the UK’s largest life sciences event

Illumina leaders and other industry experts convene in London for the ninth annual Festival of Genomics & Biodata

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Efficient cloud data analysis for COPD multiomics project
Efficient cloud data analysis for COPD multiomics project

Researchers at Okayama University in Japan use Illumina Connected Analytics with DRAGEN pipelines for analyzing whole-genome, exome, transcriptome, and metagenome data

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What 5000 ancient human genomes can reveal about European health and heritage
What 5000 ancient human genomes can reveal about European health and heritage

Four new papers map out ancient migrations and the disease variants these newcomers brought with them

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Microarray Data Analysis
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