Genetics Core
This core provides Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) library prep and sequencing resources to on- and off-campus researchers in and near Santa Barbara, CA. NGS (also known as High Throughput Sequencing) experiments are conducted on the Illumina NextSeq 500 and Illumina MiSeq, which uses the same widely accepted technology found in other popular Illumina sequencers such as the HiSeq and NovaSeq.
RNA-Seq, Whole Transcriptome, DNA Whole Genome Sequencing, ChIP-Seq, Shotgun Sequencing, Amplicon Metagenomics, and other targeted sequencing are just some of the types of NGS runs that can be performed on the NextSeq 500 and MiSeq.
NGS samples can be prepped and submitted in the following ways:
- Sequencing done by BNL staff while library prep is done by user in their lab
- Library prep done by user in the BNL and sequencing by BNL staff
- Library prep and sequencing done by BNL staff
How-to Information
- Acknowledging Support
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Please remember to acknowledge CNSI resources in scientific publications and presentations by including this statement:
“The authors acknowledge the use of the Biological Nanostructures Laboratory within the California NanoSystems Institute, supported by the University of California, Santa Barbara and the University of California, Office of the President.”
- Steps to Access the BNL
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- Contact BNL staff to get trained on the instrument.
- Apply to CNSI for electronic door access to the facility.
- BNL Staff will add you to the FBS reservation system
