Methods and devices for sequencing nucleic acids in smaller batches
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1. An automated nucleic acid sequencing system, comprising:
- a) flow cells comprising nucleic acid to be sequenced, said flow cells mounted onb) a moveable support controlled by ac) software user interface, said support configured to move flow cells toc) reagent delivery stations, each reagent delivery station in fluidic communication withd) reagent reservoirs configured to supply extension reagents including fluorescent nucleotide analogues,e) an imaging platform configured to detect said fluorescent nucleotide analogues, andf) a transfer means configured for moving at least one of said flow cells from said moveable support to said imaging platform.
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Abstract
The invention provides methods and compositions, including, without limitation, algorithms, computer readable media, computer programs, apparatus, and systems for determining the identity of nucleic acids in nucleotide sequences using, for example, data obtained from sequencing by synthesis methods. A plurality of smaller flow cells is employed, each with a relatively small area to be imaged, in order to provide greater flexibility and efficiency.
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1. An automated nucleic acid sequencing system, comprising:
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a) flow cells comprising nucleic acid to be sequenced, said flow cells mounted on b) a moveable support controlled by a c) software user interface, said support configured to move flow cells to c) reagent delivery stations, each reagent delivery station in fluidic communication with d) reagent reservoirs configured to supply extension reagents including fluorescent nucleotide analogues, e) an imaging platform configured to detect said fluorescent nucleotide analogues, and f) a transfer means configured for moving at least one of said flow cells from said moveable support to said imaging platform. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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