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Automating library preparation for rapid WGS-based diagnosis of rare diseases in the neonatal intensive care unit

Hamilton
24 Jul 2025

In this case study, the Genomics Center of Excellence (CoE) at Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital in Dubai has collaborated with Illumina and employed Hamilton liquid handlers for automating the library preparation of a rapid whole-genome sequencing (rWGS)-based testing project named 'Little Falcon'. The study involves sequencing 200 children and their parents in the neonatal intensive care unit, aiming to showcase the effectiveness of this approach in expediting diagnoses and improving overall patient care. The case study outlines how the Genomics CoE enhanced accuracy, reproducibility, walk-away time, throughput, and flexibility through the automation of the rWGS workflow using Hamilton liquid handlers.

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Clinical GeneticsMolecular Genetics covers the analysis of hereditary genetic disease and chromosomal abnormalities. Genetics can be analysed using DNA, RNA, and protein microarrays, PCR, RT PCR and DNA sequencing. Genetic equipment includes genetic workstations, thermal cyclers, cooling blocks and electrophoresis products. Diagnostic kits are used for DNA / RNA extraction and purification.Next Generation SequencingNext-generation sequencing (NGS), also known as whole-genome sequencing, high-throughput sequencing and massive parallel sequencing, produces and analyses thousands to millions of nucleotide sequences at once. Sequencing systems operate via varying technologies depending on the manufacturer, including sequencing by synthesis, ligation, pyrosequencing, ion semiconductor and single-molecule real-time sequencing. For NGS, library preparation is paramount to successful sequencing. In this section, explore a range of library preparation kits, from targeted, amplicon-based or hybridization-based kits including epigenomic, transcriptomic and genomic workflows to fragmentation kits. Find the best next-generation sequencing products in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Library PreparationLibrary preparation is a critical step in sequencing workflows, where DNA or RNA samples are converted into libraries for high-throughput, next generation sequencing. This step ensures accurate results and minimizes biases. Explore library preparation kits in our peer-reviewed product directory; compare products, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.Clinical NGSNext Generation Sequencing (NGS) refers to the use of massive parallel sequencing of multiple small fragments of DNA. This high-throughput genomic analysis yields enormous amounts of sequence data, which if appropriately analyzed could have huge potential for clinical laboratories. For this to happen there are technique and bioinformatic hurdles to be overcome.SequencingSequencing refers to determining the order of nucleotides in a DNA or RNA molecule. This process is essential in genomics, diagnostics, and evolutionary biology. Techniques like next-generation sequencing (NGS) and Sanger sequencing provide high-throughput and precise data for analyzing genomes and transcriptomes. Browse our peer-reviewed product directory to find the best sequencing tools and reagents, compare products, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.Genome SequencingGenome sequencing involves determining the complete DNA sequence of an organism's genome. It provides crucial information about genetic variations, mutations, and diseases. Advances in sequencing technologies, such as next-generation sequencing (NGS), have accelerated research in genomics, diagnostics, and personalized medicine. Explore genome sequencing tools in our peer-reviewed product directory; compare products, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.Whole Genome Amplification

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