Pooled DNA sequencing is a fast and cost-effective strategy to detect rare variants associated with complex phenotypes in large cohorts. Here we describe the computational analysis of pooled, next-generation sequencing of 32 cancer-related genes using the SPLINTER software package. This method is scalable, and applicable to any phenotype of interest.
Vallania, F., Ramos, E., Cresci, S., Mitra, R. D., Druley, T. E. Detection of Rare Genomic Variants from Pooled Sequencing Using SPLINTER. J. Vis. Exp. (64), e3943, doi:10.3791/3943 (2012).