Tag Archive for: bioinformatics

Novel HLA allele identifiedThe Sequencing Center
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Novel HLA Allele Identified

In May 2020, we reported on the likely discovery of a novel HLA-B allele, a finding that would later unfold into a captivating tale of scientific collaboration and the importance of data archiving. During our initial analysis, we performed HLA…
hla imgt database
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How Did We Discover a Novel HLA Allele?

One of the pleasures of owning a genomics company is assisting client researchers with new discoveries.  Recently, one of our clients completed an 11-loci, 4-field HLA typing project for a clinical trial project.  Using Illumina Next Generation…
the genome sequencing process
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The Genome Sequencing Process

The process of sequencing a genetic sample can often feel like a confusing and fragmented process, with each individual step being performed by different vendors before finally ending up with a sequenced genome. In fact, it was our frustration…
Bacterial Genome Sequencing
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Targeted Sequencing in Bacterial Research

In the new age of genomics, researching specific genes within a genome has become a common focal point of interest. This is prevalent in bacterial research fields primarily because it provides deep insight into specific functions and attributes…
Pharmacogenomics
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5 Common Myths of Genome Sequencing

Having many customers in various fields, we hear a lot of interesting myths that are persistent across each of them. Some come from misguidance of other companies in the sales process, other myths are rooted in legacy in which the landscape…