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How Illumina Sequencing by Synthesis Works

Illumina · Explainer · 5 min · 2016 · YouTube title: Overview of Illumina Sequencing by Synthesis Workflow | Standard SBS chemistry
Why it's here

Commenters call it the best visualization of how the most common DNA sequencers work, though it predates newer chemistry.

What it covers

Illumina's 3D animation of its sequencing-by-synthesis workflow, from sample preparation and cluster generation to sequencing on a flow cell and data analysis.