LifeTechnologies Corporation announced that it is collaborating with the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and US Oncology to sequence the genomes of 14 patients afflicted with triple negative breast cancer whose tumors have progressed despite multiple other therapies. The goal of this first-of-its-kind research collaboration is to demonstrate whether genomic sequencing of cancer tissue can provide clues for treatment strategies for these individuals.
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Sequencing
Life Technologies Continues Position As Leader in Sequencing Market
For more than two decades the Applied Biosystems™ division of Life Technologies has been the leading provider of instruments across the sequencing spectrum. From gold-standard technologies for DNA sequencing by capillary electrophoresis to the award winning SOLiD™ System for next generation sequencing, we've continually brought innovation to our customers through cutting edge technologies. Now we continue this rich history with the development of a single molecule sequencing platform that offers the accuracy and flexibility to support molecular medicine.
| First Generation | Second Generation | Third Generation | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Genetic Analyzers |
 SOLiD™ 4 & 4hq |
 SOLiD™ PI System |
 Single Molecule Sequencing |
Gold Standard in CE sequencing Enables path to translate discoveries from NGS platforms to diagnostics 3500 Series CE IVD registered and targeting 510(k) clearance in 2011 |
Scalable system ensures continual access to innovation Unprecedented throughput and accuracy provide highest quality, lowest cost genome Unsurpassed versatility supports multiple applications |
Affordable price makes sequencing accessible to every lab Powerful system with 50Gb mappable sequence with 99.99% accuracy Can be optimized for speed, throughput, or number of samples Streamlined workflows and intuitive software |
Easy-to-use sample prep without difficult or biasing circularization Highest accuracy and read lengths using Qdot® (FRET) chemistry Flexible, scalable platform unrestricted by hardware or imaging technology Preview of technology at AGBT 2010 |