Next-Generation Sequencing – News and Features

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Global Network to Provide More Scientists Access to Illumina's Sequencing Technology
Creation of the Illumina Genome Network will link researchers interested in conducting large-scale whole human genome sequencing projects using Illumina sequencing.

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CMS Approves Clinical Study of Genetic Test to Predict Patient Response to Warfarin
Study to evaluate gene identification ability to predict patient response and improve safety when dosing this anti-blood clotting drug.

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Leading Agricultural Institute Reports Robust Genetic Analysis Results from Fluidigm Biomark™ System
INRA core facility is now providing a wide range of services on a Fluidigm BioMark™ System for Genetic Analysis to all European researchers.

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Eurofins MWG Operon and Genomatix Developed Complete Human Exome Array
Joint services offered for human exome targeted re-sequencing based on Roche NimbleGen format.

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U.S. and Norwegian Scientists Use 454 Sequencing Systems to Identify a Virus Threatening Farmed and Wild Salmon
Study sheds new light onto the mysterious disease which has cause widespread damage to farmed salmon populations.

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Agilent Selects SeqWright as First Target Enrichment Certified Service Provider for AB SOLiD Sequencing
SeqWright system offers optimized protocols for the Illumina Genome Analyzer and Life Technologies’ AB SOLiD platforms.

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Ariadne to Collaborate in €7.5M Neuromuscular Disease Consortium to Find Biomarkers
The new collaboration with the BIO-NMD consortium is aimed at identifying non-invasive biomarkers for monitoring neuromuscular diseases.

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Roche and IBM Collaborate to Develop Nanopore-Based DNA Sequencing Technology
Collaboration aims to accelerate human genome analysis and enable advancements in personalized healthcare.

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TriLink Awarded SBIR Phase II Grant: Chemical Determinants of DNA Ligase Fidelity
The National Institutes of Health recently awarded TriLink BioTechnologies, Inc. (TriLink) a Phase II SBIR Grant of approximately $725,000 to continue their work on developing reagents to enhance the specificity of DNA ligase.

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1000 Genomes Project Releases Data from Pilot Projects on Path to Providing Database for 2,500 Human Genomes
Freely available data supporting next generation of human genetic research.
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