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August 14, 2025
Sequencing 101: How multiplexing with long-read sequencing makes genomic research faster, cheaper, and smarter
Sequencing is the backbone of modern genomics. It has evolved over time, and as platforms grow to be faster and more accurate, researchers are finding new ways to maximize…
August 8, 2025
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Selected publications from July 2025
In July 2025’s publication roundup we’re proud to show how HiFi sequencing is playing a major role in advancing our understanding of the human brain, and autism in particular….
July 31, 2025
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How Dr. Ibrahim Bitar is doubling his research impact while leading the future of European genomics from the Czech Republic
When it comes to microbial genomics, Dr. Ibrahim Bitar doesn’t back down from a challenge. As an Assistant Professor of Microbiology at Charles University in Prague, and CEO of…
July 24, 2025
Publication spotlight: How Kinnex long-read RNA sequencing wins out over Illumina for transcript-level quantification
Kinnex has been making a splash since the day it launched – showing up in talks, turning heads in RNA labs, and putting its use cases solidly in the…
July 17, 2025
How long-read sequencing uncovers hitchhikers of the genomic galaxy in parasitic fungi
In the sci-fi classic The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, interstellar explorers hitch rides aboard ships that take them on wild, unexpected journeys across the cosmos. In a new…
July 10, 2025
Sequencing 101: Software and bioinformatics powering long-read sequencing
Today’s genome sequencing is nothing short of transformative. But the technology’s true potential isn’t unlocked by chemistry alone, it’s the software that brings it to life. If sequencing is…
July 3, 2025
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Selected publications from June 2025
What a month for Iso-Seq and Kinnex. The June 2025 edition of Powered by PacBio puts the spotlight on a suite of standout studies that tap into the full…
June 26, 2025
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How Miami University is using long-read sequencing on the Vega system to train the next generation of scientists
At Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, genomics lives outside the lecture hall. It’s active, hands-on, and fully integrated into how students learn and how research gets done. At…
June 19, 2025
How HiFi sequencing with the Ampli-Fi protocol can transform newborn screening with dried blood samples
Thanks to SPRQ chemistry and the Ampli-Fi protocol, researchers are now unlocking whole genomes from one of the most notoriously tricky sample types: dried blood spots (DBS). Collected from…
June 12, 2025
Celebrating Father’s Day with new discoveries of the Y chromosome achieved with HiFi sequencing
With Father’s Day around the corner, we’re raising a glass in honor of the dads, granddads, and father figures who show up with heart, humor, and a helping hand….
June 5, 2025
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Selected publications from May 2025
This month’s May 2025 publication roundup showcases how researchers are using PacBio HiFi sequencing to generate deeper insight into persistent scientific challenges. From uncovering hidden HIV-1 reservoirs, to revealing…
May 29, 2025
A roadmap to expand PureTarget repeat expansion and carrier panels, enabling high-throughput clinical research solutions
We just wrapped up the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) Conference in Milan Italy, surrounded by researchers, collaborators, and a shared focus on the future of human genomics….
May 22, 2025
HiFi sequencing uncovers the secret to aging gracefully in Earth’s oldest living organisms
If you’re looking for good advice on how to live a long and healthy life, you might ask someone who’s been around the block a few times. Or, in…
May 15, 2025
Cancer research gains a powerful new tool as Ampli-Fi makes HiFi sequencing possible for FFPE-preserved samples
Cancer research depends on the details we can actually see. And, until now, FFPE samples have not been compatible with long-read sequencing. That’s changing. This year at AACR, we…
May 8, 2025
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Selected publications from April 2025
This month’s April 2025 roundup features new research using PacBio HiFi sequencing to investigate unresolved questions in human health, evolution, and agriculture. From rethinking the genetic cause of a…