Next generation sequencing (NGS), is a massively parallel sequencing technique that provides ultra-high throughput, scalability and speed. The technique is used to identify the nucleotide order of whole genomes or specific DNA or RNA sections. NGS has transformed biology, allowing laboratories to undertake a wide range of applications and investigate biological systems at a level never previously conceivable. It allows scientists to sequence hundreds to tens of thousands of genomes in a single year or examine the whole human genome in a single sequencing run.
