Left, the Illumina NovaSeq X sequencer at the Genomics Technology Core is dramatically lowering costs. See how Mizzou investigators are using sequencing technologies in their research in our core profile.
Sept. 6, 2024
Reading genetic code is now quicker and less expensive at the Genomics Technology Core with the newly acquired NovaSeq X, the most powerful and advanced DNA sequencer available from Illumina.
Core experts train and assist investigators from the University of Missouri System, other academic insitutions and businesses in the use of next-generation sequencing technologies for a wide variety of research projects. The NovaSeq X has been in production and generating data since July 1.
Director Nathan Bivens said the sequencer’s XLEAP-SBS chemistry delivers increased speed and greater fidelity while allowing the core to reduce sequencing rates by 40%. In addition, the release of the 25B flow cell introduces a 2.5-fold increase in output over that of the previous NovaSeq 6000. This data output has significantly increased the core’s sequencing capacity.
“The NovaSeq X will have an impact across all project types,” Bivens said. “In fact, faculty doing single cell research are already benefitting from lower costs, which translates to more research and faster turnaround times.”
The Genomics Technology Core is located in the Bond Life Sciences Center. Contact Bivens at 573-882-0428 or bivensn@missouri.edu for more information.