Whole genome sequencing is a laboratory process that involves sequencing the whole genome, including both the coding and noncoding regions. This offers researchers several advantages: 

• Delivers a comprehensive, base-by-base view of the complete genome
• Capable of detecting both large and small variants including single nucleotide variants
• Enables the identification of potential causative variants that facilitates follow-up studies of gene expression and regulation mechanisms 
• Provides vast volumes of data in a short amount of time 
• Is ideal for identifying causative variants and novel genome assembly