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Rhett Rautsaw

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All views are my own Field Applications Bioinformatic Support (FABS) Scientist @pacbio.bsky.social PostDoc: Tasmanian Devils @wsupullman.bsky.social & @usouthflorida.bsky.social PhD: 🐍 venom evolution @SnakeLabClemson

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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 20h
Congratulations to Sampled on its new five-year VA contract supporting the Million Veteran Program! 👏 With multiple PacBio Revio systems, Sampled is bringing scalable HiFi sequencing to one of the world’s largest research programs of its kind. Read more: prn.to/4y5klHq
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Benchmarking by Harvey et al. shows PacBio HiFi achieves higher indel & SV recall at 20x than ONT achieves at 60x+. 📊 Citing the right peer-reviewed data is key to a winning grant proposal. See how our literature library helps you write yours faster: bit.ly/4ycWZ3q
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Featured in The Scientist: Dr. Alexander Hoischen discusses how long-read sequencing on the Revio system is helping end the rare disease diagnostic odyssey by filling the gaps left by short reads. Read the interview: bit.ly/4i3LKFl #PacBio #Revio #RareDisease #HiFiSequencing
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Leveling the playing field, one long read at a time. Vega SPRQ-Nx chemistry is now shipping! Bring higher throughput, lower DNA input, shorter run times, and expanded methylation detection to your benchtop. What will you discover? Learn more: bit.ly/3TCbMoR
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
T2T genomics is quickly becoming less of an endpoint and more of a starting point for discovery. A new Cell issue features 13 papers on complete diploid genome assemblies across species like humans, marmosets, horses, giraffes, and more. Explore the research: bit.ly/4wAdZiw
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Robert Aboukhalil @robert.bio · 06/08/2026
I can't believe it's already been 5 years since I first released sandbox.bio! 🥳 To celebrate, next week we'll release one new feature every day of the week. Follow along at sandbox.bio/anniversary, or here on BlueSky.
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Adam Phillippy @aphillippy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
For the past 30 years, “whole-genome sequencing” has been a misnomer. Today the T2T Consortium publishes a dozen papers heralding a future of truly complete genomes for humans and nearly any vertebrate 👨‍🔬🐒🐦🐀🦒🐎🫏🐹🐟 (sorry, no salamanders): www.cell.com/consortium/t... 🧵[1/15]
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Last call! Register for our New Technology Session: HiFi Long-Read #Bioinformatics Bootcamp. Learn to turn raw data into insights, master file formats and workflows for genomes or transcriptomes, and get on-demand lessons plus live Q&A access. Save your spot: bit.ly/4yADNx5
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Big updates coming to Vega! SPRQ-Nx chemistry drops cost per Gb by 40% with 90 Gb yield, $995 run pricing, 500 ng input minimums, 2-to-4 hour run times, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance controls. Read the full press release to explore the full specs: bit.ly/3Rxyjmd
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Shelly Gaynor @shellygaynor.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
What a great looking @pacbio.bsky.social genome!
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Shelly Gaynor @shellygaynor.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Though I will not make it to #Botany2026, Doug Soltis and Jacob Landis will tag-team my talk on Monday at 2:15 pm in Population Genomics (San Ignacio)!
Evolutionary Trajectories of a Co-Occurring Mixed Cytotype Autopolyploid System, Galax urceolata  by Michelle L. Gaynor, Jacob B. Landis, Douglas E. Soltis, Stephen A. Smith, and Pamela S. Soltis
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Rhett Rautsaw @reptilerhett.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
New to HiFi sequencing? Come learn about the basics of analyzing PacBio data in our bioinformatics bootcamp featuring….me? Register now! programs.pacb.com/l/1652/2026-...
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Pretends to Be Shocked
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Registration is still open for our webinar on how SPRQ-Nx chemistry on Vega drives benchtop long-read sequencing performance up and costs down. Learn how lower DNA input, higher HiFi yield, and 21 CFR Part 11 support accelerate biopharma, microbiology, and more. Register: bit.ly/3RjPzLo
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Which targeted sequencing approach is right for you? In this short video, Samantha walks through three key PacBio HiFi approaches: amplicon, hybrid capture, and PureTarget. Watch to find the best fit to simplify your strategy: bit.ly/4ffnKMe #PacBio #HiFiSequencing #Genomics
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Shelly Gaynor @shellygaynor.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
nQuack is officially a CRAN package! After a request to use nQuack as a dependency for another package, I finally upload V1 to CRAN. cran.r-project.org/web/packages...
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
The new Rapid HiFi WGS Resource Bundle is now available to accelerate your time-critical genomic research. Get instant access to four essential pieces: our latest technical note, ESHG poster, application note, and blog article. Access the resources now: bit.ly/4eYvYIp #PacBio
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Shelly Gaynor @shellygaynor.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Slowly updating my website to a lab site and having way too much fun. GEEP lab launching in Spring 2027!
Garnet Jeep with rubber ducks in the windshield and words reading "GEEP Lab. Gaynor Ecology & Evolution of Polyploids". Front license plate reads "Florida State University 2027" and includes a Galax urceolata leaf.
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Registration is open for our webinar on how SPRQ-Nx chemistry on Vega drives benchtop long-read sequencing performance up and costs down. Learn how lower DNA input, higher HiFi yield, and 21 CFR Part 11 support accelerate biopharma, microbiology, and more. Register here: bit.ly/3RjPzLo
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Shelly Gaynor @shellygaynor.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Working on plant breeding? Excited about non-traditional genetic systems in crops and their wild relatives? We are organizing a special issue: www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
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Frontiers | Breeding Beyond the Model: Genomics and Computation for Non-Traditional Genetic Systems in Crops and Wild Relatives
Computational tools for genetic analysis were developed primarily for diploid model genetic systems, where meiosis follows relatively predictable patterns an...
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Huge congratulations to the All of Us Research Program on their historic data release! 🌍🧬 Thrilled to see HiFi sequencing contribute through 14K+ long read genomes. Through their participation, 747K+ individuals are making this possible. Details: bit.ly/4gOgSYr
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
A new Nature Genetics piece from @radboudumc.bsky.social outlines Near-Perfect Genome Sequencing (NPGS): a framework combining long-reads, diploid assembly, pangenomes, and AI to shift from fragmented testing to a single comprehensive genomic assay. Read more here: go.nature.com/4ey5YF0 #PacBio
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Near-perfect genome sequencing in medical genetics - Nature Genetics
This Perspective introduces near-perfect genome sequencing, which encompasses diploid genome assembly, pangenome references and artificial intelligence-driven variant interpretation, and proposes a ro...
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
The FDA's new draft guidance on genome editing safety highlights why detecting large indels and chromosomal abnormalities is critical, where short-reads fall short. HiFi sequencing offers >99.9% accuracy to characterize all editing outcomes. Learn more: bit.ly/49ZpV4S
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Genome Biology and Evolution @genomebiolevol.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Margres et al. investigated snake venom expression divergence in island-mainland rattlesnakes, showing that rapid adaptation in the island population occurred through the co-option and truncation of the ontogenetic venom shift. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evag131 📷 Michael P. Hogan #genome #evolution
GBE | Truncated Life History Underlies Rapid Local Adaptation in Island Rattlesnake Venom Expression

Photo credit: Michael P. Hogan
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
From sample prep to analysis, the #PacBio HiFi workflow is easy and delivers 99.9% accuracy. 🧬 Get our free HiFi Starter Kit: all the guides, checklists, and decision trees needed to map out your research. Download the kit to plan your next experiment: bit.ly/41ePDxQ #TheresHiFiForThat
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
How much DNA input do you actually need for HiFi sequencing? We are answering question 5 in our Top 5 Questions series, including how labs can get started with lower DNA input requirements using workflows like Ampli-Fi. Full video here: bit.ly/4cBxnVp #TheresHiFiForThat #PacBio #HiFisequencing
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
SPRQ-Nx chemistry is now shipping worldwide, bringing sub-$300 HiFi genomes to the Revio platform! This global rollout cuts sequencing costs by 30%, making it easier than ever to scale high-throughput workflows Full press release here: bit.ly/49HwmcL #SPRQNx #PacBio #HiFisequencing #Revio
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Shelly Gaynor @shellygaynor.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Excited to share that I will be joining Florida State University as an Assistant Professor starting in January 2027! I’m thrilled to build my lab at FSU in the Ecology & Evolution Division within the Department of Biological Science — stay tuned! A huge thank you to my village for all the support!
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Long-read sequencing has come a long way. With SPRQ-Nx chemistry, PacBio has driven costs down to $6 per Gb. New to HiFi? Download our Starter Kit to get a technology guide, decision tree, and planning checklist. Get the kit here: bit.ly/41ePDxQ #TheresHiFiForThat #PacBio #HiFisequencing
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
How do you navigate the traditional trade-offs in sequencing? Today, you can capture genetic variation and native methylation simultaneously in a single run without extra prep. Check out our blog to see how HiFi sequencing has rewritten the old rules: bit.ly/3RijsLN #PacBio
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
If your Nanopore- based long-read data is full of noise, is it actually useful? Next in our Top 5: Why choose #PacBio HiFi over other long-read methods? The answer is 99.9% accuracy. No GC bias, no repetitive region dropouts, and reliable results for every species. Watch: bit.ly/4cBxnVp
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
We are answering your top 5 HiFi questions. First up: What can #PacBio see that short reads miss? If you only have pieces of your data, you are missing the full picture. HiFi fills in the gaps that short reads leave behind. Watch the full breakdown: bit.ly/4cBxnVp #TheresHiFiForThat
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
The new economics of HiFi are here with #PacBio SPRQ-Nx. Sequence human genomes for $345, a ~30% savings per sample. Get industry-leading accuracy, phasing, and methylation for less. Stretch your budget while maintaining the same HiFi quality. Download our new App Brief: bit.ly/4sR3S71 #SPRQNx
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
We updated our SMRT Cell Sequencing 101 post to reflect how PacBio HiFi sequencing actually works today. From SPRQ-Nx chemistry to what you can do in a single run, it’s a more current look at sequencing performance. Read the full blog here: bit.ly/4uhjhi8 #PacBio #HiFisequencing #Seq101
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Sequencing 101: The SMRT Cell in PacBio long-read sequencing - PacBio
SMRT Cells are integral reaction centers for PacBio HiFi long-read sequencing. This article details what SMRT Cells are and what they can do.
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Experience the best of #PacBioPRISM San Diego in under 60 seconds! 🎥 Check out the official highlights to see how our community is using HiFi sequencing to push the boundaries of biology. Watch the full highlights and stay tuned for our next global stop!
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Day 1 of #PacBioPRISM San Diego was an incredible start!

From the Women in Life Science lunch to sessions on cancer and RNA diversity, the energy was unmatched.

It was also great seeing the community explore the new SPRQ-Nx chemistry and Vega system. We're ready for more!
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
How do different long-read sequencing technologies actually stack up? Our latest Sequencing 101 blog update compares the leading platforms across accuracy, cost, and application fit to help you choose the right fit for your lab. See the #PacBio difference here: bit.ly/46cQMqR
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Sequencing 101: Comparing long-read sequencing technologies - PacBio
Understand how different long-read data types, namely HiFi reads and nanopore reads, stack up against each other based on your project’s specific needs,
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Traditional cancer testing workflows can be slow, fragmented, and costly. 🧬 Discover how SPRQ-Nx chemistry enables assay consolidation, reducing laboratory costs and shortening the path to answers with a single HiFi genomic workflow. Read more: bit.ly/4t3MQ6x #PacBio #AACR26 #SPRQNx
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
From DNA to discovery: what are the steps of HiFi sequencing? 🧬 This blog breaks down the 5-step PacBio workflow, covering everything from Nanobind sample prep to real-time data analysis on the Revio and Vega systems. See how it all comes together: bit.ly/4vDRhGW #PacBio #HiFisequencing #Genomics
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Sequencing 101: from DNA to discovery — the steps of SMRT sequencing - PacBio
Explore the five steps for how to go from DNA to discovery using Single Molecule, Real-Time (SMRT) Sequencing.
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Shelly Gaynor @shellygaynor.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Did you know it costs us $64 a month to host Biology PhD stipends? Excited for this upgrade which takes our hosting costs to $0! mlgaynor.com/BiologyPhDSt...
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Biology Ph.D. stipend database with live summaries from the shared Google Sheet.
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
We gave early access of SPRQ-Nx chemistry to a select group of scientists. Watch how beta testers like Katy Munson from University of Washington see the workflow and economic benefits of what’s next for #PacBio HiFi sequencing. On-demand webinar: bit.ly/4szZAS9 #SPRQNx #HiFisequencing
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Heng Li @lh3lh3.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Long reads carry multiple small vars and SVs and their phasing. LongcallD is the only caller that tightly integrates germline/mosaic small/structural vars/MEIs and their phasing in a single C program. One command line to get competitive small variant calls and better SVs. Led by Yan Gao.
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Rob Denton @rddenton.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
First @molecology.bsky.social 's special issue in December (onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/1365294x...), and now this! Inspiring to see so many talented scientists working at the intersection of evobio, genomics, and applied conservation. Great for your reading lists!
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Special Issue: CONSERVATION GENOMICS ‐ MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Molecular Ecology: Vol 34, No 23
Molecular Ecology is an international journal for research using molecular genetic techniques to address questions in ecology, evolution, behavior and conservation.
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Cancer sequencing 101 is back! Today's lesson: Epigenetics. Watch the next video in the series to learn how researchers use DNA methylation and chromatin accessibility information from HiFi sequencing to power their discoveries. Full video here: bit.ly/4sjQrgd #PacBio #CancerResearch #Epigenetics
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
PacBio is proud to partner with Basecamp Research to generate high-fidelity metagenomic data for the Trillion Gene Atlas, a landmark initiative to model biological data at the trillion-gene scale and accelerate AI-designed therapeutics. Learn more here: bit.ly/479RQh3 #PacBio #TrillionGeneAtlas
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Megan Dennis @mydennis.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Excited so share our newest study using a single-library HiFi-CiFi approach to generate chromosome-scale diploid assemblies of two vole genomes, identifying putative drivers of divergent pair-bonding behavior, namely a prairie-vole-specific duplication of Avpr1a gene, led by @mabuelanin.bsky.social
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
HiFi = accuracy. But how? HiFi reads are generated by combining multiple passes around a single DNA molecule. By merging repeated observations, the system produces long reads with greater than 99.9% accuracy. Watch the full video to see under the hood: bit.ly/3YSPBdo #TheresHiFiForThat #PacBio
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Rhett Rautsaw @reptilerhett.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Discover more, find more answers, and even potential cancer treatments HiFi sequencing — from isoforms and gene fusions to structural variants and epigenetics. Check out this video series on key publications highlighting the power of HiFi sequencing in onocology compared to short-reads!
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
How can HiFi sequencing unlock deeper insights into cancer biology than short reads for gene fusions and isoforms? Our new series shows how researchers use #PacBio to drive discoveries in methylation and structural variation. Watch here: bit.ly/3P78pnA #CancerResearch #HiFisequencing
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
A new paper in Cell Genomics validates how #PacBio HiFi sequencing unlocks ASD research. By replacing multiple assays with one workflow, researchers saw a 33% increase in SV detection and a 38% increase in tandem repeat detection. Read the study: bit.ly/4sAnkFd #ASD #PacBio #HiFisequencing
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Long-read genome sequencing improves detection and functional interpretation of structural and repeat variants in autism
Mortazavi et al. investigated structural and tandem repeat variants from long-read WGS in a cohort of 267 individuals from 63 families affected by ASD. They detected de novo and complex DUP-DEL SVs, i...
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
How does HiFi capture epigenetics in one run? When a base is modified, its incorporation rate shifts. HiFi measures these kinetic signatures to detect 5mC and 6mA automatically with no extra library prep. Watch our newest explainer video to see how: bit.ly/3YSPBdo #TheresHiFiForThat #PacBio
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