Advances in next-generation sequencing have led to new library preparation methods compatible with multiple sequencing platforms. Current methods (both mechanical and enzymatic) face limitations: ...

The advent of next-generation sequencing has made possible genome analysis at previously unattainable depth. Roche, Illumina and Life Technologies, among others, have developed well-established ...

16S metagenomic sequencing enables targeted exploration of microbial communities by combining amplification of the 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene, a reliable phylogenetic marker, with next generation ...

Firms claim Nextera requires just 15 minutes hands-on time to prepare sequencer-ready libraries. Illumina has acquired Epicentre Biotechnologies, a provider of nucleic acid sample preparation reagents ...