Import existing WGS

Already sequenced?Don't start again.

Import existing WGS data and use Axolotl as your ongoing genomic home.

Supported formats

Bring the files you already have.

VCF and gVCF are the easiest place to start. Aligned and raw reads would follow.

VCFEasiest
Variant calls. The smallest and quickest file to bring.
Typical size ~100 MB
gVCFEasiest
Variant calls plus reference blocks, so gaps can be told apart from 'no variant'.
Typical size ~1–5 GB
BAMLater
Aligned reads. Enables deeper reanalysis later.
Typical size ~60–100 GB
CRAMLater
Compressed aligned reads. Same value as BAM, smaller.
Typical size ~15–30 GB
FASTQLater
Raw sequencer reads. Needs full processing before use.
Typical size ~60–100 GB

How import works

Example import · synthetic genome

Choose data source
Where are your genome files?
Upload fileFrom your computer. (The file picker is switched off in this prototype.)Cloud storageLink a folder where your genome files already live.Ask my lab to transferWe'd send your lab a secure transfer request on your behalf.
File type
VCFgVCFBAMCRAMFASTQ
Prototype — no file is selected or uploaded.
Genome validation
Checking example-genome.GRCh38.vcf.gz (synthetic example file).
- Genome build detectedNot started
- Sample integrityNot started
- File completenessNot started
- Variant indexNot started
- Annotation readinessNot started
Create Genome Vault
Private by default
Only you can see it until you share.
Encrypted
At rest and in transit.
Yours to export
Download or delete any time.
Prototype — no vault or account is created.
Explore, reanalyse or book
Example vault ready (simulated). What would you like to do first?
ExploreSearch your genome by gene, rsID or location.Open Genome Explorer ReanalyseSee what's changed since your original report.See the Living Genome Book counsellingTalk a result through with a genetics professional.See expert sessions

Early concept. No sequencing, testing or clinical services are offered yet.