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Show HN: Gencove low-pass sequencing genetic test with raw data access

https://www.gencove.com

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.

( 2 comments | 9 points | on HN )
Re:Show HN: Gencove low-pass sequencing genetic test with ra... by raphaeltm on Wednesday March 25, 2026 @12:20PM (#47519466)
Is this unique in the market?
Re:Show HN: Gencove low-pass sequencing genetic test with ra... by mliezun on Wednesday March 25, 2026 @12:42PM (#47519797)
Yes!

This is the only low-pass sequencing based consumer product that provides health results