single-molecule sequencing
China NMPA Approves GeneMind GenoCare 1600 Sequencer for Noninvasive Prenatal Testing
The sequencer, produced by Chinese sequencing tech company GeneMind Biosciences, is approved for noninvasive prenatal testing to detect common trisomies.
Startup Angstrom Bio Plans Saliva-Based COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Test on Nanopore Sequencing Platform
Angstrom Bio is developing a rapid, scalable coronavirus test that uses nanopore sequencing to detect barcoded PCR products.
Invitae, Pacific Biosciences Collaborate on NGS-Based Pediatric Epilepsy Testing
The firms will conduct PacBio whole-genome sequencing on epilepsy patients to generate variant profiles that can help the development of diagnostic assays.
Pacific Biosciences Targets China Clinical Market to Rebound After Illumina Deal Falls Through
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PacBio will try to take the Sequel II to the clinic in China with the help of Berry Genomics and is open to partnerships globally, including with Illumina.
High-Resolution HLA Genotyping Improves Matching, Survival Rates for Stem Cell Transplantation
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In a retrospective analysis, UK researchers found that long-read sequencing of HLA genes in stem cell transplantation donors and recipients led to better outcomes.