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Bionano Genomics Saphyr System Software Update

Dec 21, 2020

Bionano Genomics has released updated software for its Saphyr instrument that allows the system to image up to 96 human genomes per week to a depth of coverage of 100X, or nearly 5,000 samples per year. The update is preinstalled on new systems and will be made available free of charge to existing customers. It also includes Saphyr Assure, an automated system monitoring tool that continuously inspects data quality and instrument performance.

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