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What is NGS?

Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), also known as massively parallel sequencing, refers to high-throughput DNA sequencing technologies. NGS allows for sequencing of millions of DNA molecules simultaneously. Common uses include whole-genome sequencing, targeted sequencing of specific genes, RNA sequencing (transcriptome analysis), and metagenomics (studying microbial communities).

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What other technologies are related to NGS?

NGS Competitor Technologies

Sanger

Sanger sequencing is a first-generation sequencing technology and is thus a direct competitor to NGS technologies, though it is typically used for smaller scale validation of NGS results.

mentioned alongside NGS in 56% (390) of relevant job posts

MLPA

MLPA is used for copy number variation analysis, which is an alternative to NGS-based methods for the same purpose.

mentioned alongside NGS in 41% (207) of relevant job posts

microarray

Microarrays are an alternative method for gene expression analysis and variant detection, making them a competitor to NGS.

mentioned alongside NGS in 27% (233) of relevant job posts

FISH

FISH is used for detecting and localizing specific DNA sequences on chromosomes, acting as an alternative to NGS-based methods.

mentioned alongside NGS in 17% (279) of relevant job posts

Sanger sequencing

Sanger sequencing is a first-generation sequencing technology and is a direct competitor, though it is typically used for smaller scale validation of NGS results.

mentioned alongside NGS in 16% (291) of relevant job posts

Nanopore

Nanopore sequencing is another type of next-generation sequencing, and thus is a competitor.

mentioned alongside NGS in 19% (133) of relevant job posts