SweGen genomic data for 1,000 individuals now available through FEGA Sweden
FEGA Sweden is pleased to announce that four datasets from the SweGen study have been added to the FEGA Sweden repository. These datasets include whole-genome sequencing (WGS) data for 1,000 individuals, with variant data provided in Variant Call Format (VCF). This addition provides an invaluable resource for studying genetic variation in the Swedish population.
The datasets can be found through the European Genome-phenome Archive (EGA) website (see link below). Researchers can submit access requests for the deposited data, and these requests will be handled by Research Data Support at Uppsala University.
SweGen is a national initiative aimed at mapping the genetic variation in Sweden. By adding these datasets to FEGA Sweden, the SweGen data becomes more easily discoverable and accessible, significantly enhancing the availability of population-specific genomic data. The inclusion of VCF files makes it more convenient for researchers to explore the genetic variation in the WGS data, advancing research in population genetics, genomics, and precision medicine.
Aggregated variant frequency information for the SweGen cohort is also available from the SweFreq resource. SweFreq serves as a tool for both research and clinical genetics by offering insight into the allele frequencies within the Swedish population.
Learn more about the data
- Related study at EGA: SweGen: a whole-genome data resource of genetic variability in a cross-section of the Swedish population
- Ameur, A., Dahlberg, J., Olason, P. et al. SweGen: a whole-genome data resource of genetic variability in a cross-section of the Swedish population. Eur J Hum Genet 25, 1253–1260 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/ejhg.2017.130