Using a revolutionary technology, the Genome Sequencer 20 System produces millions of raw bases per hour on a single instrument making it an ideal tool for researchers requiring fast, accurate, and cost-effective whole genome sequencing. Many biologically meaningful and complex regions of genomes can be analyzed with this system without the time or cost constraints of current DNA sequencing methods. The Genome Sequencer 20 System provides an enabling solution for ultra-high-throughput DNA sequencing. More information/related links

Customer benefits
• Fast ­ From genome to sequence in record time Parallelization, state-of-the-art image processing, and unique data analysis allow for the sequencing of more than 20 million bases within a 5.5 hour instrument run.
• Efficient by employing the novel 454 technology Use of the novel 454 technology makes it possible to sequence a typical bacterial genome in days with one person and one instrument without the need for cloning and colony picking.
• Easy-to-use instrument requiring minimal steps The instrument is the centerpiece of the Genome Sequencer 20 System, containing both optics and fluidics subsystems, controlled by a computer subsystem.
• Cost-Effective Benefit from reduced cost per base compared to conventional Sanger technology due to the revolutionary 454 technology performing PicoTiterPlate based amplifications. Additional features
• Convenient high-speed start-to-finish solution The Genome Sequencer 20 System offers a complete system solution ­ from sample preparation to data mapping or assembly.
• Fully integrated software package The included Linux-based software enables mapping or de novo assembly for whole genome shotgun sequencing of genomes up to 50 megabases.

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