Explores long-read sequencing techniques using nanopore technology and PacBio sequencing for accurate base determination and reading longer DNA stretches.
Explores the evolution of DNA sequencing techniques, from shotgun sequencing to real-time PCR, emphasizing the importance of direct RNA sequencing and the challenges of repetitive DNA sequences.
Introduces BioMEMS, covering applications like DNA separation, protein analysis, and neuroelectronic implants, along with key numbers in biology and challenges in system integration.