In this Explain Podcast special episode we explore the PhiX bacteriophage and its role in sequencing the first DNA-based genome, as well as unique molecular modifiers and something sequencing definitely always needs: quality control.
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New Funding for WGGC
The West German Genome Center (WGGC) will be funded by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen in 2024-2025. The WGGC was founded in 2019 as a joint competence center for state-of-the-art genome sequencing between the Universität zu Köln, the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn and the Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf while also working closely with other partners such as the Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen (DZNE) inContinue reading “New Funding for WGGC”
Explain episode 4 is out!
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…
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!”
NGS-CN Workshop 2023 in Tübingen -hybrid meeting
Our annual NGS-CN Workshop is on the way!For those who can’t make it to the on site internal part in Tübingen, NGS-CN Workshop will have an external hybrid part (14th April) between 9:45 and 14:00 REGISTRATION is free of cost and via QR on the poster or via the link.