Next-Generation Sequencing

This cutting-edge reference book compiles standard operating procedures, protocols, and applications of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). It discusses genomic testing applications through NGS. It pays special focus on the protocols for cataloging variants of uncertain significance. Over the years, NGS and advanced bioinformatics approaches have allowed the transition of genomic assays into translational practices. The book covers visualization of NGS data sets, investigation of early development impairment, and metagenome protocols. It also discusses the challenges in NGS methods.Key Points-· Includes case studies of application of next-generation sequencing in different taxa like humans, rodents, plants, bacteria· Compiles protocols from various reputed companies like Illumina, PacBio, ThermoFisher· Discusses the translational applications of NGS methods· Reviews Machine Learning Heuristics For NGS data interpretation· Discusses emerging genomic assay technologies and characterizing mechanisms of disease prevalenceThe book is meant for researchers and industry experts in genomics, computational biology, and bioinformatics.

Prashanth N Suravajhala is a Principal Scientist, Systems Biology at the Amrita School of Biotechnology, Kerala, India. He has a PhD in Systems Biology from Aalborg University, Denmark. His group has benchmarked pipelines and developed methods for systems genomic integration. He is an Associate Editor of Frontiers in Genetics/Systems Biology, Bio-Protocol, Biomolecules, and BMC Medical Genomics.Jeff W Bizzaro has been involved in the field of bioinformatics for more than 25 years and has made significant contributions to the development of bioinformatics software. He is a co-founder of Bioinformatics.org, a professional network that advocates for open science and provides various resources to students and professionals.