Benzinga | Jan 10, 2022 07:42AM EST

Singular Genomics Partners With Watchmaker Genomics To Enable Watchmaker DNA Library Prep Kits For The G4 Sequencing Platform

Singular Genomics Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:OMIC), a company leveraging novel next-generation sequencing (NGS) and multiomics technologies to empower researchers and clinicians, today announced a partnership with Watchmaker Genomics to validate its Watchmaker DNA Library Prep Kits with Fragmentation for the G4 sequencing platform.



Precision tools are needed across the entire genomics workflow -- from sample input to information output -- with library preparation being a critical determinant of data quality. Watchmaker solutions are designed to enable the development of highly sensitive, streamlined assays to unlock valuable insights from a variety of sample types.

"We are pleased to leverage Watchmaker's sequencing expertise to make their DNA library prep kits available to Singular Genomics customers. This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing a plug-and-play solution for our customers to seamlessly integrate the G4 into existing NGS workflows," said Jorge Velarde, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy at Singular Genomics.

"The rapid development and expansion of short-read sequencing platforms has proven to increase quality and choice for the genomics community," said Kerri Stellato, Vice President of Strategic Marketing at Watchmaker Genomics. "Watchmaker is excited to partner with Singular, and we look forward to continued collaboration to provide additional Watchmaker library prep chemistries for the G4 platform."