About GA4GH Beacon v2
Genomic Variant Discovery Service
What is Beacon?
Search and discover genomic variants through the GA4GH Beacon v2 API. Our Boolean mode provides privacy-preserving discovery by returning only YES/NO responses.
The Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) Beacon is a standard for genomic data discovery. It provides a framework for sharing genetic information in a privacy-preserving manner.
Boolean Mode
This instance runs in Boolean mode, which provides public access while protecting privacy. Queries return only YES or NO responses, indicating whether a variant exists in the database without revealing sensitive information.