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At AGBT, Scientists Offer Data on Size Selection for HMW DNA

Even Orlando’s sky-high humidity can’t get us down during a fast-paced AGBT meeting where size selection and HMW DNA have been front and center since the opening session. Last night we enjoyed a plenary talk from Ami Bhatt, a scientist … more »

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Fireworks, Genomics, and HLS-CATCH at AGBT in Orlando

The regular Super Bowl may have gone down last weekend, but the genomics Super Bowl is still to come with next week’s Advances in Genome Biology & Technology meeting in Orlando. The Sage Science team can’t wait. AGBT is our … more »

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The Darling of AGBT: HMW DNA

The Sage Science team had a blast at this year’s AGBT conference in Hollywood, Fla. We thoroughly enjoyed the parties, the beach, and especially the excellent talks. We’d like to thank all of the attendees who made their way to … more »

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Calling All Technophiles: Time for AGBT!

The Sage Science team is casting off the shackles of winter and gearing up for a trip to sunny Florida for the annual Advances in Genome Biology and Technology meeting. We look forward to this conference each year — it’s … more »

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AGBT in Review: Long-Range Data for Better Genome Insight

AGBT is behind us, which means the Sage Science team is officially back to the land of fleece and flannel. We had a great time at the conference and especially enjoyed seeing all the attendees making the most of our … more »

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AGBT: The All-Nighter Parties Haven’t Broken Us Yet

We may be a little bleary-eyed, but so far we’re surviving the Super Bowl of genomics, better known as AGBT. Last night we had a blast co-sponsoring a party out on the golf course with PacBio, and we’re glad so … more »

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All Aboard for AGBT!

We can’t wait for the annual Advances in Genome Biology and Technology conference next week, but we have to keep reminding ourselves not to go on autopilot this year. For the first time since the conference began in 2000, AGBT … more »

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2015: The Year of Long Reads?

We couldn’t help noticing that “long reads” kept popping up in presentations and posters at AGBT, and we certainly weren’t alone. Aside from longtime long-read provider Pacific Biosciences and synthetic long-read service Moleculo, acquired by Illumina in 2012, new companies … more »

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At AGBT, Stellar Science and Rapid Progress for Genomics Community

The Sage team has attended AGBT for years, and the 2015 meeting reminded us just how lucky we are to be part of this amazing community. For those of us who remember the first Marco conference in 2000, it is … more »

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AGBT 2015: You Bring Last Year’s Backpack, We’ll Bring the Popcorn and PippinHT

Next week is the biggest party of the year for the genomics community: the Advances in Genome Biology and Technology meeting. The Sage Science team can’t wait to emerge from our Boston igloos to soak up some much-needed warmth in … more »

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