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Twist Bioscience: Library Preparation Enzymatic Fragmentation Kit 2.0

May 25, 2021

Twist Bioscience has launched a new library preparation kit featuring enzymatic fragmentation for targeted next-generation sequencing applications.

The Twist Library Preparation Enzymatic Fragmentation Kit 2.0 is designed to generate more accurate NGS results, even in samples where the input is limited or heavily degraded. The single-tube reaction features a new amplification mix specifically developed for sequencing applications, including liquid biopsy, somatic variant testing, and genome-wide association studies.

The kit can be combined with Twist's target enrichment panels to provide coverage uniformity and avoid over-sequencing of areas outside the target regions.

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