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If you have had, or are planning on having, your genome sequenced, you can store the results in your PKB record. Companies such as the [Rare Genomics Institute](https://www.raregenomics.org) offer this service and can output the results into a form which you can then upload and store on PKB. Sequencing your genome can offer a whole range of benefits such as identifying undiagnosed diseases, spotting unknown genetic causes or helping you to learn more about your genetic make-up.

## Finding the Genetics page 

![image-20240415-015732.png](media://3de6d527-731f-41c9-80ea-7c3d1a0a0327)

## How do I upload my genetic sequence?

Click 'Add sequence' and choose your file.

![image-20240415-015834.png](media://c08f57b0-b517-4c16-9549-8a0267c13a9f)

## What file types can I upload?

If you are thinking of sequencing your genome, ask for a VCF file, as this is the most useful for geneticists to help you interpret. VCF stands for Variant Call Format, and this file format is used by the [1000 Genomes project](https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalgenome.org%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw3xqrseDpADWBmRG6qkMuOz) to encode SNPs and other structural genetic variants. It was subsequently used as the standard for other genomics programs like [England's 100,000 Genomes projec](https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.genomicsengland.co.uk%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw2WLda3GGbfqGLfC-ODWKCK)t and the [USA's Precision Medicine Initiative](https://www.genome.gov).