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Why Can't Short-Read Sequencing Resolve Polyploid Genomes?
Short-read sequencing cannot distinguish between the duplicated chromosomes that define polyploid genomes. Here is what that failure costs — and why long-read low-pass sequencing resolves it.
Long-Read vs. Short-Read Sequencing: Which Should You Use?
Long-read and short-read sequencing are not competing technologies for the same job. Here is how to choose the right method for your research question.