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Sequence census methods for functional genomics

Next-generation sequencing technologies are beginning to facilitate genome sequencing. But in addition, new applications and new assay concepts have emerged that are vastly increasing our ability to understand genome function.

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Figure 1: Sequence census assays.

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Wold, B., Myers, R. Sequence census methods for functional genomics. Nat Methods 5, 19–21 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmeth1157

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