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Next-Gen Sequencing Costs Plummet, Enhancing Precision Medicine

8/15/2025

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Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has significantly lowered genomic research costs from $1 million in 2005 to approximately $200 today.
Illumina is enhancing sequencing workflows with technologies like the MiSeq i100 Series and DRAGEN software.
DRAGEN v4.4 boosts structural variant detection by 30%, benefiting oncology and precision medicine.
Illumina's constellation technology reduces sample preparation time from hours to about 15 minutes.

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Story summary

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has significantly lowered genomic research costs from $1 million in 2005 to approximately $200 today.
Illumina is enhancing sequencing workflows with technologies like the MiSeq i100 Series and DRAGEN software.
DRAGEN v4.4 boosts structural variant detection by 30%, benefiting oncology and precision medicine.
Illumina's constellation technology reduces sample preparation time from hours to about 15 minutes.