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Geospiza Team Publishes First Standard Protocol for Next Gen Data Analysis SEATTLE, WA – September 18, 2009 – Geospiza, Inc., the market leading developer of genetic analysis software is pleased to report the publication of the first standard protocol for data analysis of Next Generation sequencing data in the September issue of Current Protocols. Authors Sandra Porter, N. Eric Olson and Todd Smith collaborated on the publication, “Analyzing Gene Expression Data from Microarray and Next-Generation DNA Sequencing Transcriptome Profiling Assays Using GeneSifter Analysis Edition” (Curr. Protoc. Bioinform 27:7.14.1-7.14.35). As Next Gen sequencing becomes more common, the need for standard protocols for data analysis across multiple platforms becomes increasingly critical. This publication describes two protocols for working with microarray data as well as alternative protocols for Illumina GA and AB SOLiD Next Gen data from pairs of samples and samples treated with multiple conditions. “Data analysis is a critical part of the scientific process,” said Todd Smith, CSO of Geospiza, “Previously, many scientists focused on the instrument and reagents and often treated software and data analysis as an optional element. With Next Gen sequencing and the vast quantity of data it generates, that approach is no longer viable. If researchers do not have easy access to analyzed, visualized results – the data is of no use. We feel fortunate to work with visionary scientists to provide the tools needed to integrate data analysis into the research process.” About Geospiza Dale Baskin |
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