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An automatic approach for DNA sequencing.

F Denizot
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Automation is perfectly suited to DNA sequencing, which requires many repetitive steps and the handling of many samples. It increases not only processing capability but also accuracy and reproducibility. We present an approach to automation of DNA sequencing that was developed at the level of a research laboratory, and describe several improvements to DNA sequencing methodology.

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F Denizot. 1993. An automatic approach for DNA sequencing.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0300-9084(93)90168-r

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