BusinessAugust 16, 2026

sequencers

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Definition

Scientific instruments used to determine the exact order of nucleotides in a DNA or RNA molecule.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'sequentia', meaning 'sequence' or 'following', which entered English via Old French. It refers to the process of putting items or genetic bases in a specific, ordered arrangement.

In the news

The company successfully localized its genetic testing workflow by creating a closed-loop system that integrates its own kits with a fully domestic sequencer, reducing reliance on foreign technology.

Suzhou Basecare Cuts Losses as Genetic Testing and Culture Media Drive Revenue Surge

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