Next Generation Sequencing
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Illumina added to its next-generation sequencing portfolio with the launch of the NextSeq 500 System. The new sequencer features high-throughput performance in a desktop form factor, enabling researchers to perform the most popular sequencing applications in less than a day. The NextSeq 500 System delivers the power of high-throughput sequencing with the load-and-go simplicity of a desktop sequencer. Its push-button operation delivers a one-day turnaround for a number of popular sequencing applications, including one whole human genome and up to 16 exomes, up to 20 non-invasive prenatal testing samples, up to 20 transcriptomes, up to 48 gene expression samples and up to 96 targeted panels. With its informatics, sequencing data can be run through a range of open source or commercial pipelines or instantly transferred, analyzed, and stored securely in BaseSpace or the new BaseSpace OnSite for researchers needing an on premises solution.
Users also have the flexibility to switch to lower throughput sequencing as needed, and while other platforms require several pieces of specialized equipment, the NextSeq 500 System integrates cluster generation and sequencing into a single instrument. Data is generated in as little as 12 hours for a 75 cycle sequencing run and less than 30 hours for paired 150 cycle reads.
Illumina, Inc., 800-809-4566, www.illumina.com/nextseq
