New NovaSeq X25B100-Cycle and 200-Cycle Kits Enhance Multiomic Capabilities on NovaSeq X, and Enable Newly Released Illumina Single-Cell Prep
Introduction
Illumina, Inc., a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced a series of updates to its NovaSeq X Series. This includes the NovaSeq X single-flow-cell system, alongside a cutting-edge software upgrade and new kits. The NovaSeq X Sequencing System offers high-quality flow cells and speed at a more accessible cost for labs with lower volume.
Overview of the NovaSeq X Series
The NovaSeq X Series is Illumina’s most rapidly adopted and utilized high-throughput sequencing platform to date. It provides a scalable solution for laboratories, enabling them to achieve faster results while reducing costs. The system offers high-quality flow cells, robust performance, and flexible run sizes.
Introducing the Single-Flow-Cell NovaSeq X Sequencing System
Now available in the market, the single-flow-cell NovaSeq X Sequencing System is a more accessible option for labs with lower volume needs. It provides the same level of quality as the NovaSeq X Plus Sequencing System but at a lower cost.
Software Upgrade: v1.3
The software upgrade delivers key enhancements that optimize sequencing workflows. Version 1.3 provides laboratories with improved sequencing accuracy and efficiency. Some of the key features include:
- Improved Data Quality: Enhanced data quality ensures accurate results, reducing the need for re-sequencing.
- Increased Throughput: Faster run times enable researchers to achieve their goals more quickly.
- Streamlined Workflows: Automated workflows simplify the sequencing process, saving time and resources.
New Kits: NovaSeq X25B100-Cycle and 200-Cycle
The new kits enhance multiomic capabilities on the NovaSeq X platform. They provide high-quality data for a range of applications, including:
- Gene Expression Analysis
- Whole Genome Sequencing
- Targeted Re-sequencing
Illumina Single-Cell Prep: Enabling Large-Scale Single-Cell Analysis
Illumina Single-Cell Prep is a new technology that enables large-scale single-cell analysis. It provides streamlined bioinformatics workflows and highly efficient, affordable, and accurate results.
Key Features of Illumina Single-Cell Prep
- Streamlined Bioinformatics Workflows: Automated workflows simplify the sequencing process.
- Highly Efficient: Reduce costs by minimizing the need for reagents and equipment.
- Accurate Results: Achieve high-quality data with minimal error rates.
Conclusion
The software upgrade, new kits, and Illumina Single-Cell Prep technology demonstrate Illumina’s commitment to innovation. These updates enable researchers to achieve faster results while reducing costs. They also provide a range of applications for laboratories, from gene expression analysis to targeted re-sequencing.
References
- Illumina Website: www.illumina.com
- American Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting: November 2022
- Shane Liddelow, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Physiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
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