Short-read sequencing vs long-read sequencing
Short-read sequencing has revolutionized the field of biomedical research. Compared to traditional methods, it’s faster and more cost-effective. Short reads are effective for applications aimed at counting the abundance of specific sequences, identifying variants within otherwise well-conserved sequences, or profiling the expression of particular transcripts. Image source: https://www.hudsonalpha.org/piecing-together-the-genome-the-long-and-short-of-it-all/ Here are some of the short-read sequencing technologies making …
