Introduction

Learning outcomes

After having completed this chapter you will be able to:

• Illustrate the difference between short-read and long-read sequencing
• Explain which type of invention led to development of long-read sequencing
• Describe the basic techniques behind Oxford Nanopore sequencing and PacBio sequencing
• Choose based on the characteristics of the discussed sequencing platforms which one is most suited for different situations

Material

• The introduction presentation:

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• The sequencing technologies presentation:

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• Nice review on long read sequencing in humans (also relevant for other species)
• Review on long read sequencing data analysis