Catharine.Aquino
@catharineaquino.bsky.social
Genomics plus anything else I find interesting. 🇨🇭🇵🇭 Opinions are my own and do not represent my employer.
Qiagen's Parse Biosciences Deal Marks New Era of Competition for Single-Cell Techs www.genomeweb.com/sequencing/q...
Qiagen's Parse Biosciences Deal Marks New Era of Competition for Single-Cell Techs
Customers are hopeful Qiagen will let Parse continue to operate in a way that Scale Biosciences could not after its acquisition by 10x Genomics.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Qiagen's Parse Biosciences Deal Marks New Era of Competition for Single-Cell Techs www.genomeweb.com/sequencing/q...
Full house @10xgenomics.bsky.social user day! People didn’t come because of the bagels ( as there are still some left) but for technology 😂 @fgcz-en.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Full house @10xgenomics.bsky.social user day! People didn’t come because of the bagels ( as there are still some left) but for technology 😂 @fgcz-en.bsky.social
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🧬 Meet our #Genomics Unit!
Led by @catharineaquino.bsky.social, our team specializes in #ngs, #single-cell transcriptomics, #spatial gene expression, #long-read sequencing & genome engineering. From DNA to RNA to protein to metabolites!
Video 🔗 learn more about our services: tinyurl.com/zemh8bsy
Led by @catharineaquino.bsky.social, our team specializes in #ngs, #single-cell transcriptomics, #spatial gene expression, #long-read sequencing & genome engineering. From DNA to RNA to protein to metabolites!
Video 🔗 learn more about our services: tinyurl.com/zemh8bsy
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August 11, 2025 at 8:09 AM
🧬 Meet our #Genomics Unit!
Led by @catharineaquino.bsky.social, our team specializes in #ngs, #single-cell transcriptomics, #spatial gene expression, #long-read sequencing & genome engineering. From DNA to RNA to protein to metabolites!
Video 🔗 learn more about our services: tinyurl.com/zemh8bsy
Led by @catharineaquino.bsky.social, our team specializes in #ngs, #single-cell transcriptomics, #spatial gene expression, #long-read sequencing & genome engineering. From DNA to RNA to protein to metabolites!
Video 🔗 learn more about our services: tinyurl.com/zemh8bsy
Big thanks to Monica Manotas for visiting the @fgcz-en.bsky.social in your very first week as CEO of Tecan. Nothing like jumping straight into customer visits (starting with the nicest customer, of course 😇 ) and what a fantastic way to kick off the new role!
August 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Big thanks to Monica Manotas for visiting the @fgcz-en.bsky.social in your very first week as CEO of Tecan. Nothing like jumping straight into customer visits (starting with the nicest customer, of course 😇 ) and what a fantastic way to kick off the new role!
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🔬Ever wondered what goes on inside one of Switzerland's leading #omics core facilities? Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Functional Genomics Center Zurich! Supporting researchers from @ethz.ch, UZH, and beyond across #genomics, #proteomics & #metabolomics.
🔗 fgcz.ch
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August 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM
🔬Ever wondered what goes on inside one of Switzerland's leading #omics core facilities? Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Functional Genomics Center Zurich! Supporting researchers from @ethz.ch, UZH, and beyond across #genomics, #proteomics & #metabolomics.
🔗 fgcz.ch
🔗 fgcz.ch
Hmm, was it really in a lower level before? 🫣
European genomics is leveling up, thanks to Dr. Ibrahim Bitar’s work with #Vega in the Czech Republic.
📖 Read his story: bit.ly/3Jda9sg
#HiFiSequencing #TheresHiFiForThat
📖 Read his story: bit.ly/3Jda9sg
#HiFiSequencing #TheresHiFiForThat
Customer success story: How Dr. Ibrahim Bitar is doubling his research impact while leading the future of European genomics from the Czech Republic - PacBio
Dr. Bitar is a true champion of innovation, bringing PacBio HiFi sequencing to some of the most difficult-to-sequence samples.
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August 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Hmm, was it really in a lower level before? 🫣
Massive thanks to the dream team behind the Genomics Unit, both on screen and behind the scenes. From next-gen sequencing to spatial transcriptomics to CRISPR, we’ve got you covered with cutting-edge, state-of-the-art genomics technologies. shorturl.at/H4Oa2
Follow our video series spotlighting the different omics units at our center. | Functional Genomics Center Zurich
Follow our video series spotlighting the different omics units at our center.
This week, we first meet the Genomics Unit, following the central dogma from DNA to RNA to protein to metabolites. The uni...
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August 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Massive thanks to the dream team behind the Genomics Unit, both on screen and behind the scenes. From next-gen sequencing to spatial transcriptomics to CRISPR, we’ve got you covered with cutting-edge, state-of-the-art genomics technologies. shorturl.at/H4Oa2
Swiss Genome of the 1918 Influenza Virus Reconstructed!
So proud of @fgcz-en.bsky.social Genomics Unit’s Spatial Expert,Christian Urban,for authoring such a cool paper!Nothing like cool science+great storytelling! Of course,part of the sequencing was done at the FGCZ
www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/...
So proud of @fgcz-en.bsky.social Genomics Unit’s Spatial Expert,Christian Urban,for authoring such a cool paper!Nothing like cool science+great storytelling! Of course,part of the sequencing was done at the FGCZ
www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/...
Swiss Genome of the 1918 Influenza Virus Reconstructed
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July 31, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Swiss Genome of the 1918 Influenza Virus Reconstructed!
So proud of @fgcz-en.bsky.social Genomics Unit’s Spatial Expert,Christian Urban,for authoring such a cool paper!Nothing like cool science+great storytelling! Of course,part of the sequencing was done at the FGCZ
www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/...
So proud of @fgcz-en.bsky.social Genomics Unit’s Spatial Expert,Christian Urban,for authoring such a cool paper!Nothing like cool science+great storytelling! Of course,part of the sequencing was done at the FGCZ
www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/...
Take a peek inside our @fgcz-en.bsky.social . Watching the video, I’m struck by how neat, clean, and sci-fi labglam it is. I can confirm it really does look like that IRL. We didn’t tidy up just for the video and we really wear lab coats 😄
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July 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Take a peek inside our @fgcz-en.bsky.social . Watching the video, I’m struck by how neat, clean, and sci-fi labglam it is. I can confirm it really does look like that IRL. We didn’t tidy up just for the video and we really wear lab coats 😄
oc-aem-dist-downloads.ethz.ch/mh_default_o...
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A Promising Single Cell Alternative
Before we roll out any new service, internal benchmarking is a must. This time we tested Illumina’s Single Cell 3' RNA prep kit (which I will call PIPseq) against the reigning champ, 10x Genomics GEMX 3' Gene Expression kit (GEMX for short).
What we found:
Before we roll out any new service, internal benchmarking is a must. This time we tested Illumina’s Single Cell 3' RNA prep kit (which I will call PIPseq) against the reigning champ, 10x Genomics GEMX 3' Gene Expression kit (GEMX for short).
What we found:
July 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM
A Promising Single Cell Alternative
Before we roll out any new service, internal benchmarking is a must. This time we tested Illumina’s Single Cell 3' RNA prep kit (which I will call PIPseq) against the reigning champ, 10x Genomics GEMX 3' Gene Expression kit (GEMX for short).
What we found:
Before we roll out any new service, internal benchmarking is a must. This time we tested Illumina’s Single Cell 3' RNA prep kit (which I will call PIPseq) against the reigning champ, 10x Genomics GEMX 3' Gene Expression kit (GEMX for short).
What we found:
Great to have Duncan Yu of MGI swing by the @fgcz-en.bsky.social ! It’s always a pleasure when genomics powerhouses come bearing insights. Of course , we did the required photo op in front of our building artwork 😆 😀
June 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Great to have Duncan Yu of MGI swing by the @fgcz-en.bsky.social ! It’s always a pleasure when genomics powerhouses come bearing insights. Of course , we did the required photo op in front of our building artwork 😆 😀
If you're at #ASMS2025, check out the posters from our @fgcz-en.bsky.social #Proteomics colleagues, especially the one on NGS-based proteomics that the #Genomics and #Bioinformatics units had the pleasure of contributing to 😊. @paolonanni.bsky.social TobiasKockmann @hubertr.bsky.social ClaudiaFortes
June 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
If you're at #ASMS2025, check out the posters from our @fgcz-en.bsky.social #Proteomics colleagues, especially the one on NGS-based proteomics that the #Genomics and #Bioinformatics units had the pleasure of contributing to 😊. @paolonanni.bsky.social TobiasKockmann @hubertr.bsky.social ClaudiaFortes
Reposted by Catharine.Aquino
The impact of PCR duplication on RNAseq data generated using NovaSeq 6000, NovaSeq X, AVITI, and G4 sequencers. #RNAseq #PCRduplication #Benchmarking #Genomics #GenomeBiology
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The impact of PCR duplication on RNAseq data generated using NovaSeq 6000, NovaSeq X, AVITI, and G4 sequencers - Genome Biology
Background Transcriptome sequencing (RNA-seq) is a powerful technology for gene expression profiling. Selection of optimal parameters for cDNA library generation is crucial for acquisition of…
genomebiology.biomedcentral.com
June 3, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The impact of PCR duplication on RNAseq data generated using NovaSeq 6000, NovaSeq X, AVITI, and G4 sequencers. #RNAseq #PCRduplication #Benchmarking #Genomics #GenomeBiology
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🧬 New study in Gen. Bio.! We tested how RNA input & PCR cycles affect duplication rates across 4 sequencers. ↘️ RNA = ↗️ duplicates = ↘️ diversity. Key for optimizing RNA-seq protocols! Thanks + congrats to @catharineaquino.bsky.social @nataliazajac.bsky.social + collaborators!
🔗 tinyurl.com/bdcuen59
🔗 tinyurl.com/bdcuen59
May 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🧬 New study in Gen. Bio.! We tested how RNA input & PCR cycles affect duplication rates across 4 sequencers. ↘️ RNA = ↗️ duplicates = ↘️ diversity. Key for optimizing RNA-seq protocols! Thanks + congrats to @catharineaquino.bsky.social @nataliazajac.bsky.social + collaborators!
🔗 tinyurl.com/bdcuen59
🔗 tinyurl.com/bdcuen59
I’m very happy to share our latest ABRF - Genomics ResearchGroup study “The impact of PCR duplication on RNAseq data generated using NovaSeq 6000, NovaSeq X, AVITI, and G4 sequencers,” is now published in Genome Biology!
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May 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I’m very happy to share our latest ABRF - Genomics ResearchGroup study “The impact of PCR duplication on RNAseq data generated using NovaSeq 6000, NovaSeq X, AVITI, and G4 sequencers,” is now published in Genome Biology!
genomebiology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
genomebiology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
The yearly Core4Life Genomics meeting is my favorite of the year. 8 great EU cores meet to swap secrets, voodoos & hacks on running genomics tech. This year was hosted by Vladimir Benes and Laura Villacorta @EMBL. The vibe: a platform-agnostic space where tech diversity isn’t a bug , it’s a feature.
May 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The yearly Core4Life Genomics meeting is my favorite of the year. 8 great EU cores meet to swap secrets, voodoos & hacks on running genomics tech. This year was hosted by Vladimir Benes and Laura Villacorta @EMBL. The vibe: a platform-agnostic space where tech diversity isn’t a bug , it’s a feature.
Reposted by Catharine.Aquino
🧬 FGCZ 10X Genomics Workshop
Single-cell analysis on the 10x Cloud Analysis platform: from CellRanger to Loupe to community tools! Discuss with 10x Applied Bioinformatics team + FGCZ bioinformaticians.
📆June 12, 9:00-15:30
📍UZH Irchel Y59-G30
Limited spots—register now!
tinyurl.com/4wb3rxj5
Single-cell analysis on the 10x Cloud Analysis platform: from CellRanger to Loupe to community tools! Discuss with 10x Applied Bioinformatics team + FGCZ bioinformaticians.
📆June 12, 9:00-15:30
📍UZH Irchel Y59-G30
Limited spots—register now!
tinyurl.com/4wb3rxj5
10x Genomics single cells data analysis day: Don't miss this hands-on workshop!
Title: Hands-on workshop of the single-cell analysis, from Cloud to Loupe to Community-Developed Tools
Date: Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th June 2025
Time: 9.00 to 15.30
Make your choice:
Geneva...
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May 22, 2025 at 8:40 AM
🧬 FGCZ 10X Genomics Workshop
Single-cell analysis on the 10x Cloud Analysis platform: from CellRanger to Loupe to community tools! Discuss with 10x Applied Bioinformatics team + FGCZ bioinformaticians.
📆June 12, 9:00-15:30
📍UZH Irchel Y59-G30
Limited spots—register now!
tinyurl.com/4wb3rxj5
Single-cell analysis on the 10x Cloud Analysis platform: from CellRanger to Loupe to community tools! Discuss with 10x Applied Bioinformatics team + FGCZ bioinformaticians.
📆June 12, 9:00-15:30
📍UZH Irchel Y59-G30
Limited spots—register now!
tinyurl.com/4wb3rxj5
Looking at cheese microbiome using @pacbio.bsky.social sequencing #PRISM by Todd Treangen
May 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Looking at cheese microbiome using @pacbio.bsky.social sequencing #PRISM by Todd Treangen
Jonas Korlach recapping the history of @pacbio.bsky.social at Boston PRiSM #25 years . Fantastic talk as usual from him.
May 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Jonas Korlach recapping the history of @pacbio.bsky.social at Boston PRiSM #25 years . Fantastic talk as usual from him.
Jonas Korlach recapping the history of @pacbio.bsky.social at Boston PRiSM #25 years . Fantastic talk as usual from him.
May 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Jonas Korlach recapping the history of @pacbio.bsky.social at Boston PRiSM #25 years . Fantastic talk as usual from him.
Reposted by Catharine.Aquino
10X Genomics @10xgenomics.bsky.social $TXG Stock up circa 15% after Q1 results.
May 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
10X Genomics @10xgenomics.bsky.social $TXG Stock up circa 15% after Q1 results.
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Pretty radical to see some of the R&D updates in the pipeline at @PacBio #PacBioPRISM
Increases in chip size from 200–> 300mm, density and improvements in chemistry at PB leading to increased Yield and Hifi conversion.
Increases in chip size from 200–> 300mm, density and improvements in chemistry at PB leading to increased Yield and Hifi conversion.
May 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Pretty radical to see some of the R&D updates in the pipeline at @PacBio #PacBioPRISM
Increases in chip size from 200–> 300mm, density and improvements in chemistry at PB leading to increased Yield and Hifi conversion.
Increases in chip size from 200–> 300mm, density and improvements in chemistry at PB leading to increased Yield and Hifi conversion.
I would argue that we are still in the next generation sequencing era. Yes, there was a lot of improvements but mostly in throughput. No big leap yet that changes fundamentally how we think (or discuss projects).
Dear fellow olds - recognize that the term 'next generation sequencing' is confusing to those that never had experience with the first generation. Also - what 'generation' are we on anyways?
May 8, 2025 at 6:50 AM
I would argue that we are still in the next generation sequencing era. Yes, there was a lot of improvements but mostly in throughput. No big leap yet that changes fundamentally how we think (or discuss projects).
I’m really stoked to join "Beyond Genomics: A Conversation with Thought Leaders on NGS-Based Proteomics" @GenomeWeb to talk NGSbased proteomics from decoding astronauts'molecularstress signals (Christopher Mason ), to mining UKBiobank proteomes (John Overton ), to integrating it with NGS workflows
May 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I’m really stoked to join "Beyond Genomics: A Conversation with Thought Leaders on NGS-Based Proteomics" @GenomeWeb to talk NGSbased proteomics from decoding astronauts'molecularstress signals (Christopher Mason ), to mining UKBiobank proteomes (John Overton ), to integrating it with NGS workflows