PacBio Literature

Microbial genomics with PacBio long-read HiFi sequencing is accurate, scalable, and cost effective. Automated end-to-end workflows from extraction to analysis and optimized kits drive greater throughput for HiFi microbial sequencing at lower cost.

Highly accurate long reads – HiFi reads – with single-molecule resolution make Single Molecule, Real-Time (SMRT) Sequencing ideal for full-length 16S rRNA sequencing, shotgun metagenomic profiling, and metagenome assembly.

With Single Molecule, Real-Time (SMRT) Sequencing and the Sequel Systems, you can affordably assemble reference-quality microbial genomes that are >99.999% (Q50) accurate.

Powered by the exceptional accuracy of HiFi sequencing and the Tandem Repeat Genotyping Tool (TRGT), the PacBio® PureTarget™ repeat expansion panel offers more comprehensive genotyping for 20 of the most important repeat expansions for human health. This application note demonstrates the performance of the PureTarget repeat expansion panel, and presents the PureTarget panel as a scalable, more comprehensive solution for profiling repeat expansions, compared to legacy genotyping and next-generation sequencing methods.

Detect, track, and characterize pathogens to a new standard of completeness and precision. PacBio® solutions offer unmatched accuracy and long read lengths to support a wide range of pathogen surveillance applications.

The Onso system, powered by the extraordinary accuracy of sequencing by binding chemistry, now enables the sensitivity necessary to detect low-frequency variants in liquid biopsy applications.

SBB® is an innovative sequencing technology that delivers amazing NGS accuracy. By incorporating native nucleotides and removing the need to cleave fluorescent modifications, the sequencing strand has minimal scarring and results in higher accuracy base calls.

With Single Molecule, Real-Time (SMRT) Sequencing and the Sequel System, you can easily and cost effectively generate highly accurate long reads (HiFi reads, >99% single-molecule accuracy) from genes or regions of interest ranging in size from several hundred base pairs to 20 kb. Target all types of variation across relevant genomic regions, including low complexity regions like repeat expansions, promoters, and flanking regions of transposable elements.

Powered by sequencing by binding (SBB) chemistry, the PacBio short- read Onso platform delivers extraordinary base-calling accuracy (90% of bases at ≥Q40), setting a new standard in genetic research. This remarkable accuracy instills a new level of confidence in sequencing data and improves the ability to characterize challenging genetic variations through genome- wide and targeted approaches.

PureTarget offers an easy and scalable workflow to capture repeat expansions and brings you from sample to answer in three days. Compatible with the RevioTM and Sequel® II systems, PureTarget libraries can be multiplexed with up to 48 samples, generating deep coverage across the 20-gene target panel.

See it all with HiFi sequencing on the Revio™ system

The Kinnex single-cell RNA kit takes as input single- cell cDNA and outputs a sequencing-ready library that results in a 16-fold throughput increase compared to regular single-cell Iso-Seq libraries.

With HiFi target enrichment you can easily and cost-effectively sequence just the genes you care about at scale. Design custom gene panels with our partners at Twist, sequence them with long and accurate HiFi reads, and get all the benefits you expect from HiFi reads: comprehensive detection of single nucleotide variants, structural variants, and indels. HiFi target enrichment is the only technology that can resolve complex gene families like HLA or Cytochrome P450 genes with haplotype resolution.​

The all-new PacBio® Nanobind® PanDNA kit consolidates the capabilities of our existing sample-specific offerings into a single solution for DNA extraction. This kit provides users with an all-in-one extraction experience that can be used with a wide range of sample types. The PanDNA kit supports high-quality extraction from cultured cells, bacteria, whole blood, tissue, plant nuclei, and insect samples.

Overview of HiFi application options