In this Explain Podcast episode explore with us Iontorrent sequencing – how this technique works? Is it still used and where? Which ions are we talking about and where they come from? and more…
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Exciting Update on Genomic Benchmarking!
Exciting news from our WGGC experts! The small variant calling benchmarking initiative by the NGS-CN and the GHGA is out and waiting for scientific feedback. Publication Link: https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.140344.1 Publication Highlights: Delve into this pioneering work and stay at the forefront of genomic benchmarking!
Explain episode 3 is out!
In this Explain Podcast episode explore with us – polonies, base jokers….ligation! Listen to our podcast and we’re happy to receive your feedback&questions via Email (podcast[dot]explain[at]ngs-kn[dot]de). ___The Explain Podcast is recorded at the Medienlabor at the University of Düsseldorf. Our podcast is an outreach activity within the national genomics facility “West German Genome Center” under theContinue reading “Explain episode 3 is out!”
Explain special episode 1 is out!
In this Explain Podcast SPECIAL episode it’s time to dive into kitchen… genomics! Yes, your eyes don’t lie to you – we’ll isolate hosts DNA using household ingredients. On record. Check what you need & play along! Results are surprisingly…visible. Fun is guaranteed. Listen to our podcast and we’re happy to receive your feedback&questions via Email (podcast[dot]explain[at]ngs-kn[dot]de).Continue reading “Explain special episode 1 is out!”
Explain episode 2 is out!
In this Explain Podcast episode we are diving into Pyrosequencing! Daniel and Iuliia are confused about fireflies… Here some useful resources! – Scientific american on how fireflies create light:https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-and-why-do-fireflies/– A small breakdown of a typical Pyrosequencing workflow:https://www.news-medical.net/life-sciences/What-is-Pyrosequencing.aspx– Biology-pages on Pyrosequencing: https://www.biology-pages.info/P/Pyrosequencing.html– Biotechfront on Pyrosequencing:https://www.biotechfront.com/2021/04/pyrosequencing-principle-and-steps.html– Shomu’s Biology on Pyrosequencing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he6kJStE2zs– Quick Biochemistry Basics explaining the method:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY8to-_zAEo– Bionity onContinue reading “Explain episode 2 is out!”
Explain episode 1 is out!
Join us for the Explain Podcast debut episode “Basics – from DNA to Sanger sequencing”! Get ready to witness a podcasting adventure like no other! Iuliia takes the brave leap into the realm of learning. 📚 Joined by the ever-enthusiastic Daniel, they freestyle step-by-step from DNA to Sanger sequencing! Whether you’re a tech enthusiast orContinue reading “Explain episode 1 is out!”
Listen to the Explain Podcast Teaser!
Are you curious about the technology that largely contributes to our present & future? Look no further! The Explain Podcast TEASER is out&about! In this short preview, we offer a sneak peek into the world of the next generation sequencing. We highlight its potential to transform the way we live, work, and play. It’s theContinue reading “Listen to the Explain Podcast Teaser!”
Method of the Year 2022: long-read sequencing
LRS was selected as the method of the year 2022 by Nature Methods! This highlights the success of LRS in unraveling the dark regions of the human genome as part of the Telomere to Telomere (T2T) Consortium as well as for another organism. Cite this article & find out more: Method of the Year 2022:Continue reading “Method of the Year 2022: long-read sequencing”
Single Cell Omics in Clinical Applications SCOG Conference
Join the Single Cell research community at this conference on November 7-9 in Bonn, with organizers and speakers from the WGGC community. More details and registration at the official conference site: https://www.singlecell.de/index.php/events/clinicalapplications/ For late and on-site registration please get in contact with Dr. Anna Drews from the local organizing team: Anna-Dorothee.Drews(at)dzne.de
Bio Data Science Evening in Düsseldorf
When: Tuesday, 11th of October | 17:00-18:00 CESTWhere: O.A.S.E. (University Hospital Düsseldorf) Dr. rer. nat. Alexander Lang will share with us “Multiple single cell sequencing methodsfor multimodal characterization of cardiovascular disease” … and afterwards we will have an amazing opportunity for a “meet & greet” networking time – till 20:00! Snacks and drinks will be providedContinue reading “Bio Data Science Evening in Düsseldorf”