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Giraffe: A new short-read mapping tool

Researchers have introduced a new short-read mapping tool, called Giraffe, that can efficiently plot new genome sequences to a pangenome […]

Long-read sequencing vs short-read sequencing

This post was updated in July 2025. Different sequencing platforms use a variety of read lengths. Both short-read sequencing and […]

Patient perspectives: The chromosomes that NGS forgot 

Scientific progress is often viewed as an unqualified good: faster sequencing, cheaper tests, and cutting-edge genomics tools seem to promise […]

DNA Sequencing: How to Choose the Right Technology

This article was first published in 2021. It was updated in 2025 to reflect new developements. The 2025 Sequencing Buyer’s […]

Week in Brief: Week Ending 31st January

Looking for the latest life sciences news? Week in Brief has you covered! Scientists have used CRISPR prime editing to […]

How to Choose the Right Sequencing Tool for your Project

Sequencing is a key tool in a biologist’s arsenal, but with new technology popping up in the midst of ever-decreasing […]

Transforming Human Health Through Microbiome

NGS is over 20 years old, yet it is harder than ever to navigate the market. With new players and new chemistries, researchers now have a powerful arsenal of tools available to them, but understanding these tools is a challenge, let alone the challenge of picking between them.
Our latest webinar series – Sequencing: A State of Play – addresses this challenge head on. If you have questions about sequencing or are looking for tips, tricks and lessons learned for the latest sequencing methods, you won’t want to miss this one.

In these early stages of progress, clear and informative dialogue between experts in the field is vital. No one has the time to read all the papers and preprints necessary to truly ‘stay ahead’. Therefore, a tailored webinar series such as this is the perfect opportunity to learn on the go. 

So, please join us for our next Multi-Omics ONLINE webinar series. This webinar series is a 3-part exploration of some of the most promising developments in multi-omics happening right now.

Sequencing: A State of Play

NGS is over 20 years old, yet it is harder than ever to navigate the market. With new players and new chemistries, researchers now have a powerful arsenal of tools available to them, but understanding these tools is a challenge, let alone the challenge of picking between them.
Our latest webinar series – Sequencing: A State of Play – addresses this challenge head on. If you have questions about sequencing or are looking for tips, tricks and lessons learned for the latest sequencing methods, you won’t want to miss this one.

In these early stages of progress, clear and informative dialogue between experts in the field is vital. No one has the time to read all the papers and preprints necessary to truly ‘stay ahead’. Therefore, a tailored webinar series such as this is the perfect opportunity to learn on the go. 

So, please join us for our next Multi-Omics ONLINE webinar series. This webinar series is a 3-part exploration of some of the most promising developments in multi-omics happening right now.

Sample Preparation for NGS – A Comprehensive Guide

Original guide published in July 2021. Updated August 2024. Introduction Sample preparation is the process of getting DNA ready for […]

Which NGS DNA Library Prep Kit should you choose?

Editorial Note (May 2025): Please note that updates and recent developments since the 6th edition are now reflected in the […]