Non-Invasive Whole Genome Sequencing of a Human Fetus
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ABSTRACT: The overall purpose of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility of producing haplotype-phased whole genome sequence data from a fetus using free fetal DNA isolated from maternal plasma collected during the first half of gestation.
SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA168048PRJNA168047
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Project description:<p>The overall purpose of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility of producing haplotype-phased whole genome sequence data from a fetus using free fetal DNA isolated from maternal plasma collected during the first half of gestation.</p>
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