What is Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)?

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies are a collection of high-throughput DNA sequencing technologies. These technologies allow for massively parallel sequencing of DNA or RNA molecules, enabling researchers to analyze large portions of the genome at once. NGS is commonly used in various applications, including genome sequencing, exome sequencing, transcriptome analysis (RNA-Seq), metagenomics, and targeted sequencing, allowing for the detection of genetic variations, gene expression patterns, and other genomic features.