Next Generation Technologist

Next Generation Sequencing from a unique point of view

October 8, 2012
by Dale Yuzuki
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Readlengths do matter in Next Generation Sequencing

Recently I was asked about how important readlengths are, in the context of where MiSeq and Ion Torrent PGM currently stand in the marketplace. As the 454 advertisement used to say until recently, ‘Length Matters’. Given a number of recent … Continue reading

June 8, 2012
by Dale Yuzuki
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Next Generation Sequencing – Sequencing by Pyrophosphate Release

After preparation of the library (and careful quantitation) and preparation of the amplified template comes the main event: the sequencing itself. While there are several methods available, the methods can be divided into three broad divisions. The three divisions are … Continue reading

March 4, 2012
by Dale Yuzuki
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Just what is “Next Generation Technologist” about anyway?

“The future is already here – it’s just not very evenly distributed.” – William Gibson This is a blog about next-generation sequencing and it’s intersection with marketing and business in general (primarily), which happens to be my particular area of … Continue reading