Thermo Fisher Scientific Ion Torrent Genexus System

The Ion Torrent Personal Genome Machine (PGM) System revolutionises DNA sequencing by employing semiconductor technology to convert chemical signals directly into digital data. This benchtop sequencer delivers rapid, high-throughput sequencing, making it accessible for laboratories of varying sizes.

Key features:

• Semiconductor sequencing technology: Eliminates the need for optical systems, reducing costs and complexity.
• Rapid turnaround: Provides sequencing results within 3 to 7 hours, significantly faster than traditional methods.
• Scalable throughput: Offers up to 2 Gb per run, accommodating diverse research needs.
• User-friendly interface: Features a touchscreen for intuitive operation.
• Compact design: With a footprint of 530 x 240 x 200 mm and weighing approximately 30 kg, it fits comfortably on laboratory benches.

This system is widely utilised in fields such as genomics, cancer research, forensic science, stem cell research, epigenomics, and metagenomics. Its applications include small genome sequencing, gene sequencing, exome sequencing, mitochondrial sequencing, HLA sequencing, SNP confirmation, library assessment, 16S metagenomic sequencing, ChIP sequencing, methylation analysis, de novo sequencing, gene expression analysis, small RNA sequencing, and transcriptome-wide sequencing for low complexity genomes.

Commonly adopted by university laboratories, biomedical research centres, and clinical environments, the Ion Torrent PGM System has been instrumental in advancing research since its release in 2010.