Next-generation sequencing bioinformatics challenges

Applied Biosystems Collaborates with Geospiza and GenomeQuest to Address Next-Gen Sequencing Bioinformatics Hurdles

Applied Biosystems inked separate agreements with Geospiza® and GenomeQuest to help scientists address next-generation sequencing bioinformatics challenges. Geospiza® and GenomeQuest will develop tools that are expected to advance data analysis and management for customers utilizing the Applied Biosystems’ SOLiD™ System.

Applied Biosystems is sharing file formats, sample data sets, and analysis pipeline information with Geospiza and GenomeQuest so that they may configure their products, services, and capabilities to address customer challenges. Specifically, the deal between Applied Biosystems and Geospiza is an expansion of their current relationship to include next-generation sequencing instrumentation. The agreement with GenomeQuest will provide an integrated sequence information platform allowing researchers to search and analyze genomic sequence data as a hosted service or as a hardware appliance.

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