Element Biosciences, Inc., the developer of an innovative DNA sequencing platform disrupting genomics, and Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostic products company, have formed a partnership to demonstrate the capabilities of the Bio-Rad SEQuoia RNA Sequencing Library Preparation portfolio on the Element AVITI Benchtop Sequencer.

The Element AVITI Sequencing Platform’s novel Avidity Sequencing chemistry can be adapted for use with the Bio-Rad SEQuoia Complete Stranded RNA Library Prep Kit and the SEQuoia Express Stranded RNA Library Prep Kit to obtain RNA sequencing accuracy and repeatability among samples and different RNA inputs.

SEQuoia’s Complete Stranded RNA Library Prep Kit offers unbiased transcriptome profiling during RNA sequencing by capturing a broad range of RNA subtypes in a single workflow, whether using low or high input RNA. The SEQuoia Express Stranded RNA Library Prep Kit offers the additional benefit of a highly efficient 3-tube workflow for detection of long RNAs that can be completed in only three hours.

“The seamless integration of Element’s sequencing technology with Bio-Rad’s SEQuoia portfolio helps enable cost-effective, flexible, and high-quality sequencing data for our customers,” said Shawn Levy, chief scientific officer and senior vice president of applications, Element Biosciences.

Steven Blakely, senior director for the gene expression business, Bio-Rad, said: “We are excited to work with Element to provide RNA library preparation chemistries offering high performance for a range of sample types. The collaboration with Element will ensure that our customers can now access this new sequencing platform in a ready-to-use format.”