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What is next generation sequencing?
Archives of disease in childhood. Education and practice edition - 1 Dec 2013
Behjati Sam, Tarpey Patrick S
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Next generation sequencing (NGS), massively parallel or deep sequencing are related terms that describe a DNA sequencing technology which has revolutionised genomic research. Using NGS an entire human genome can be sequenced within a single day. In contrast, the previous Sanger sequencing technology, used to decipher the human genome, required over a decade to deliver the final draft. Although in genome research...
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