Welcome to Whole Genome Searcher!
What can you find in a DNA sequence regarding current health? Answer: A lot!
Especially if the DNA sequence was drawn from blood/plasma (also called a “liquid biopsy”). It will contain the DNA of present viruses, bacteria and fungi. It may also show current (“somatic”) DNA mutations present elsewhere in the body. Cancer is a somatic mutation.
If you have sequenced your DNA, you could already have a BAM file that contains useful data. This website can analyze your bam-file with DNA-data, easily provide a near-comprehensive list of organisms and search for possible somatic mutations. Just upload the file using the link here below. You will get instant results and none of your DNA information is stored.
We have worked hard in the past year to create an innovative algorithm to search DNA sequences to get this valuable information. A first test version of the tool has now gone live here. The tool is free to use during the test phase. Please note that even though we believe the results are of highest quality and value, they are also only test results for the time being!
Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) captures all DNA fragments (“reads”) present in a biological sample. If this sample is human, most of these reads will be human and may be used to assemble the human chromosomes. However, if a whole genome sequence is available, it is possible to extract far more information than just the inheritable chromosomes.
Usually, bacterial, viral, or fungal DNA is present too, but this data is not often used. These unused reads can offer valuable insights, also depending on where the sample came from:
- Intestinal or oral samples may reveal microbiome imbalances (i.e. which bacteria were present?)
- Blood samples may uncover circulating pathogens (i.e. viruses, bacteria)
Additionally, blood can contain cell-free DNA (cfDNA), released by dying cells. Analyzing cfDNA may therefore help search for somatic mutations.
If you have a .bam (or .fastQ) file, you can upload it in this tool. The tool is being tested and is at present not meant for diagnosis. If you do not have a sequence (.bam) file available, you can order a sequence at a sequencing service. Please note that there are cost associated with the test and it may take at least a few weeks for the results to become available.
Privacy First — Your Data Is Never Stored
We take patient privacy and data protection very seriously.
When you upload a DNA file (e.g. BAM or FASTQ), it is used only for the analysis requested.
As soon as the analysis is complete, the file is automatically and permanently deleted from our servers.
We do not:
- Store or archive any individual DNA data
- Use uploaded files for AI training, research, or any secondary purpose
Our system is designed to handle data transiently, ensuring full confidentiality.