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The Throughput Paradox: Why Next-Generation Sequencing Bottlenecks Persist Beyond the Sequencer

The landscape of next-generation sequencing (NGS) continues to be defined by astonishing technological progress. We continue to witness sequencer throughput expansion with systems like the Illumina ...
Nature

Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) versus tissue culture technique (TCT) in diagnosis of spinal infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Spinal infections pose a significant clinical challenge due to the difficulty of early diagnosis. Traditional Tissue Culture Technique (TCT) has limitations, while Metagenomic Next-Generation ...
Nature

A comprehensive assessment of pharmacogenomic annotation tools for next-generation sequencing data: an emphasis on cyp2d6 and vietnamese genomic data

Pharmacogenomics is a rapidly evolving field which clarifies the differences in the human genome contributing to inter-individual variability of drug response through modulating the pharmacokinetic ...
The Scientist

The Revolution in DNA Sequencing Through the Ages

In just a few decades, DNA sequencing technologies evolved from slow, manual processes to rapid, automated ones, making ...
Agence France-Presse

Watchmaker to Unveil New Technologies Addressing NGS Workflow Bottlenecks and Sequencing Accuracy Challenges at ESHG 2026

Watchmaker Genomics, a leader in high-performance NGS workflow solutions, today announced it will unveil two new technologies at the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) 2026 conference, designed ...
RAPS

FDA drafts guidance on using next-generation sequencing to assess gene therapy safety

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released draft guidance on how sponsors can utilize next-generation sequencing (NGS) methods in nonclinical studies to assess the safety risks associated ...