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Element Biosciences LoopSeq Long-Read Sequencing Kits

Nov 10, 2022

Element Biosciences announced the availability of LoopSeq long-read sequencing kits for its Aviti instrument. LoopSeq provides synthetic long reads up to 5 Kb. Applications include microbial, mRNA isoform, oncogene fusion, and immune repertoire sequencing. The kits come in two configurations, both of which can run up to 96 samples: AmpliconLoopSeq for any amplicon or long double-stranded DNA and 16S LoopSeq for full-length 16S gene sequencing. Element is accepting orders now and plans to ship kits in early December.

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