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What is next-generation sequencing?
Pronunciation: /nɛkst ˌʤɛnərˈeɪʃən ˈsikwənsɪŋ/
next-generation sequencing
Definition
A high-throughput method used to determine a portion of the nucleotide sequence of an individual’s genome. This technique utilizes DNA sequencing technologies that are capable of processing multiple DNA sequences in parallel. Also called massively parallel sequencing and NGS.