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Next-Generation Sequencing

NGS: Modern high-throughput sequencing technologies that produce millions of reads in parallel. Replaced Sanger sequencing for most applications due to speed and cost.

Example in a sentence

NGS allowed the lab to sequence 50 samples in one run.

Key facts

  • Massively parallel; millions of reads per run.
  • Illumina, PacBio, Oxford Nanopore are NGS platforms.

Category: Sequencing

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