Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
Once upon a time, the future of genomics looked very different. Journey back with us as we explore the evolution of long-read sequencing from its early beginnings to the breakthroughs we see today. In this video, we rewind the clock to 2011—a time when the early days of HiFi sequencing were taking shape. With red logos, giant computers, and technology that seemed so futuristic, we revisit early predictions from Steve Turner who saw the immense potential of single-molecule real-time sequencing.
Fast forward to 2024, and those bold visions have not only been realized but surpassed! Discover how innovations in sequencing accuracy and read lengths have transformed our understanding of genomics, leading to the first-ever telomere-to-telomere complete human genome sequence and many more breakthroughs.
As we admire how far we've come, we also look ahead. What will come next? Join us in celebrating the past, present, and future of genomics. Because with technology that keeps pushing boundaries, the possibilities are endless.
Learn more about PacBio at pacb.com
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Once upon a time, the future of genomics looked very different. Journey back with us as we explore the evolution of long-read sequencing from its early beginnings to the breakthroughs we see today. In this video, we rewind the clock to 2011—a time when the early days of HiFi sequencing were taking shape. With red logos, giant computers, and technology that seemed so futuristic, we revisit early predictions from Steve Turner who saw the immense potential of single-molecule real-time sequencing.
Fast forward to 2024, and those bold visions have not only been realized but surpassed! Discover how innovations in sequencing accuracy and read lengths have transformed our understanding of genomics, leading to the first-ever telomere-to-telomere complete human genome sequence and many more breakthroughs.
As we admire how far we've come, we also look ahead. What will come next? Join us in celebrating the past, present, and future of genomics. Because with technology that keeps pushing boundaries, the possibilities are endless.
Learn more about PacBio at pacb.com
Legal & Trademarks: Visit pacb.com/legal-and-trademarks










