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Overview | NOTE 1. OVERVIEW We design, develop and manufacture sequencing systems to help scientists resolve genetically complex problems. Based on our novel Single Molecule, Real-Time (SMRT®) Sequencing technology, our products enable: de novo genome assembly to finish genomes in order to more fully identify, annotate and decipher genomic structures; full-length transcript analysis to improve annotations in reference genomes, characterize alternatively spliced isoforms in important gene families and find novel genes; targeted sequencing to more comprehensively characterize genetic variations; and real-time kinetic information for epigen ome characterization. Our technology provides high accuracy, ultra-long read s, uniform coverage, and the ability to simultaneously detect epigenetic changes. In September 2015, we announced that we had launched a new nucleic acid sequencing platform, the PacBio Sequel®™ System (the “Sequel System”), which provide s higher throughput, more scalability, a reduced footprint and lower sequencing project costs compared to the PacBio® RS II System, while maintaining the existing benefits of our SMRT Sequencing Technology. The names “Pacific Biosciences,” “PacBio,” “SMRT,” “SMRTbell,” “Sequel” and our logo are our trademarks. ﻿

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