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Gencove low-pass sequencing genetic test with raw data access
by mliezun·Mar 25, 2026·9 points·2 comments
AI Analysis
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Low-pass sequencing for $49 beats microarray chips used by 23andMe and Ancestry.
Strengths
- •Low-pass sequencing reads whole genome allowing future reanalysis as science evolves.
- •Direct VCF download without support tickets empowers data ownership.
Weaknesses
- •Only 9 polygenic risk scores limits immediate utility compared to competitors.
- •Health insights require medical context users might not have.
Category
Target Audience
Biohackers, health-conscious consumers
Similar To
23andMe · AncestryDNA · Nebula Genomics
Post Description
Hi HN!
I'm Miguel, an engineer at Gencove.
We've just launched a new consumer product that provides genetic insights using low-pass sequencing rather than traditional microarrays.
For now we offer 9 polygenic risk scores based on the eMERGE network paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-02796-z
After receiving results, you can download your VCF directly (no need to go through support).
Happy to answer questions about the tech, accuracy tradeoffs, or how this compares to array-based approaches.
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