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Sequencing DNA in SpaceThe MinION DNA sequencer sits atop a state-of-the-art next-generation sequencer. The MinION is significantly smaller than typical laboratory sequencers that are less ...
Illumina is welcoming a new addition to its DNA sequencing lineup, with a pair of accessible benchtop instruments that incorporate the tech and chemistry used by its largest, top-of-the-line ...
A $49,500 educational matching grant from Beckman-Coulter, Inc. will allow the biology department at Calvin College to purchase a capillary electrophoresis DNA sequencer. The state-of-the-art DNA ...
Upstart sequencing company Ultima Genomics told STAT it will soon launch a line of instruments that can read a human genome for as little as $100.
Element Biosciences in San Diego has secured over $277 million to support its development of DNA sequencing and other technologies.
A little over a year ago, the MinION USB stick DNA sequencer was announced by Oxford Nanopore Technologies. This dream device was to cost under $1,000 and be able to sequence up to 150 million ...
Widely used DNA sequencer still doesn’t enforce Secure Boot A firmware-dwelling bootkit in the iSeq 100 could be a key win for threat actors.
BIOS/UEFI vulnerabilities in the iSeq 100 DNA sequencer from U.S. biotechnology company Illumina could let attackers disable devices used for detecting illnesses and developing vaccines.