Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) is a modern sequencing technology also known as high throughput sequencing. It allows RNA/DNA sequencing much more quickly than Sanger sequencing.

NGS sequencing includes Illumina, Roche 454, Ion Torrent, and Solid sequencing.

The Mitra^® Microsampler collection device is an upgrade on dried blood spotting (DBS) that gives economical access to participants anytime, anywhere, and consistently collects a fixed volume. It allows researchers to conduct novel studies and publish meaningful research within budget and timelines. 

Assays are highly diverse. And yet, there are some key aspects of assay development that stay the same across assays. When you're preparing to develop a new assay, here's a quick checklist for the process.

Capillary blood collection has been around for decades. When it began, the technique was used to obtain blood from infants for genetic screening. Drawing five or ten ml from a newborn can be difficult and potentially harmful, so small-volume sampling had obvious applications in this area.

In clinical trials and clinical studies, retaining participants is a serious challenge. Competing life demands and changes, logistical problems, and a lack of motivation and commitment can all lead participants to drop out, hurting the study and inconveniencing the organizers and faciliators.