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Shotgun Sequencing
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Shotgun Sequencing
The sequencing of a large DNA segment by sequencing of randomly-derived subsegments, whose order and orientation within the large segment are unknown until the final assembly of overlapping sequences.
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In conjunction with the significant preliminary mapping and sequencing progress contributed by Jean Weissenbach's group at GenoScope in Envry, France, Agencourt provided another 2 million double-ended whole genome shotgun sequencing reads required to unveil the mystery of this genome.
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The results, presented at the GenoFisk meeting in Oslo, Norway, include a high-quality genome assembly and preliminary annotation of the fish species, completed using only whole genome shotgun and paired-end data generated by the Genome Sequencer FLX System from 454 Life Sciences, a Roche Company (SWX:RO) (SWX:ROG) (Pink Sheets: RHHBY).
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