Sequencing a genome

New Zealand Genomics Limited runs two Illumina sequencing machines

Aaron Jeffs reflected in the Illumina genome sequencing machine which uses about $30,000 worth of chemicals for a single run photo Alison Ballance

Illumina sequencing machine photo Alison Ballance

Genetic samples are put into 8-lane flow cells for the analysis photo Alison Ballance

Flow cell holder photo Alison Ballance

Genome sequencing machines are basically fluidic and photography machines photo Alison Ballance

The initial sequence data is collected as flouresecent pictures photo Alison Ballance

New Zealand Genomics Limited's genome sequencing lab at the University of Otago.

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