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Plasmidsaurus accelerates RNA-Seq: new EU hub and Genovis partnership adds stability to speed, without the ice. Plasmidsaurus, the leading Sequencing as a Service company, has announced two transformative evolutions of its RNA-Seq ecosystem: the launch of a high-capacity RNA sequencing hub in Cologne, Germany, and a global partnership with Genovis to release SEQguard(TM) Dino Preserve, an RNA preservation solution that enables ambient shipping of purified RNA samples for sequencing. The Plasmidsaurus mission is to accelerate science with the best sequencing. With these updates, they are continuing to dismantle the barriers in transcriptomics to bring affordable, accessible sequencing to their community of innovators worldwide. While these milestones represent independent achievements, they converge on a single goal: a modernized, "frictionless" workflow that ensures science gets the best sequencing it deserves. Expanding the European footprint: from the UK to Cologne. The addition of RNA-seq services into the Plasmidsaurus Cologne facility marks a significant advancement of the Plasmidsaurus European infrastructure. Building on the success of the company's established presence in the United Kingdom, this new capability brings lightning-fast RNA-Seq directly into the heart of the European Union. This expansion is about more than just proximity; it is a commitment to a sustainable, localized service model that delivers fast, reliable answers to the questions driving research. By processing RNA samples directly within the EU, Plasmidsaurus drastically reduces transit distances and cuts carbon emissions, allowing researchers to bypass the logistical hurdles of international borders. Now, European RNA researchers can utilize the ever-expanding network of Plasmidsaurus dropboxes and an optimized regional pipeline to provide a 3-day turnaround time, moving from sample to insight faster than ever. The shipping revolution: breaking the ice with Genovis. In a separate milestone, Plasmidsaurus announced the launch of SEQguard(TM) Dino Preserve, an RNA preservation solution developed through a strategic partnership with Genovis AB. SEQguard(TM) Dino Preserve has been tested and optimized for seamless integration into Plasmidsaurus RNA-Seq workflows, enabling researchers to ship purified RNA samples at ambient temperatures without compromising the high sequencing quality they have come to expect from Plasmidsaurus. For decades, high costs, bulky packaging, and environmental impact of dry ice shipments required to safely ship precious purified RNA-seq samples, have been a mandatory burden for researchers. SEQguard(TM) Dino Preserve eliminates this requirement entirely in a single, simple step. The solution remains active across a wide temperature range and tolerates freeze-thaw cycles, enabling reliable ambient shipping year-round, and ensuring stability from the bench to the Plasmidsaurus dropbox without the hassle of dry ice. SEQguard(TM) Dino Preserve key specifications: * Synthetic: Reduces batch variability and eliminates cell-based contaminants. * Thermostable Protection: Reliable RNA integrity despite ambient temperature swings. * Sustainability: Energy-efficient synthesis and storage, with ambient shipping and room temperature stability, which mean no dry ice shipments. * Efficiency: One 150 μl vial stabilizes 24 purified RNA samples. * Storage: Shipped and stored at room temperature (15-30 °C). Accelerating discovery. "By partnering with Genovis to bring SEQguard(TM) Dino Preserve into the Plasmidsaurus ecosystem, we're making high-quality RNA-seq as simple and reliable as dropping off a tube at a local dropbox. Together, we eliminate the logistical headache so customers can focus on their science, not shipping, unlocking unprecedented simplicity for ultrafast, high-quality gene expression data," said Mark Budde, CEO and co-founder of Plasmidsaurus. Be the first to rate this article

Plasmidsaurus launches ultrafast rna-seq service with unprecedented speed, affordability, and convenience. Plasmidsaurus, the leading global Sequencing as a Service company, today announced the launch of its new RNA-Seq service. Applying Plasmidsaurus's innovative approach to sequencing as a service to Illumina short read applications, Plasmidsaurus is bringing the same speed, convenience, and insights they pioneered for plasmid sequencing to gene expression analysis. Attendees at this week's American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2025 Annual Meeting can meet with Plasmidsaurus scientists and get an early look at the new intuitive RNA-Seq analytics exploration tools. "Scientists deserve better services," said Mark Budde, co-founder and CEO of Plasmidsaurus. "Getting good transcriptomics data shouldn't take weeks of hassle. Send us cells and we'll get you answers." Plasmidsaurus RNA-Seq delivers transformative advantages in RNA expression profiling: * Unmatched speed: From crude cell preps to fully analyzed data in as fast as 3 days, vs. weeks to months for other RNA-Seq services * Affordability without compromise: Premium sequencing accuracy and data quality at just $50 USD per sample for academia and $80 for industry * Zero library prep, no cold chain: Submit cultured cells in Zymo DNA/RNA shield at room temperature, via a network of convenient drop-boxes * No bioinformatician needed: Customers can easily create and explore gene expression experiments right on the results page, with no extra cost or time added * No minimum order size or quote process: Customers can submit one sample or thousands directly and immediately "This is SO COOL!!!" said Molly Gasperini, Associate Director of Genome Engineering at the Allen Institute and early access user of Plasmidsaurus RNA-Seq. "Huge kudos to Plasmidsaurus for this incredibly fast, affordable service. We'll definitely love using this service in the future." "We are continually inspired by our users and the creativity they bring to their experiments," said Jim Stapleton, co-founder and CTO of Plasmidsaurus. "Every day we see how seamless sequencing services unlock new applications, better workflows, and accelerated science. We can't wait to see what researchers can do with faster and more accessible RNA-Seq." Plasmidsaurus services allow researchers to reimagine complex workflows and accelerate traditional R&D timelines, making what historically has taken weeks of planning and analysis into a routine process for verifying cell lines and samples, guiding experimental progress, and getting rapid readouts. With Plasmidsaurus RNA-Seq, gene expression analysis can be as easy as plasmid sequencing: drop cells in a local dropbox and get results fast. You don't have to wait for a quote, handle complicated library prep, or build your own bioinformatics pipeline. * Pharmaceutical and biotech companies seeking rapid feedback on drug candidates or genome editing. * Labs studying gene regulation, cell differentiation, genome engineering, and developmental processes. * Anyone who needs rapid validation of cell line identity and health The official launch of Plasmidsaurus RNA-Seq will take place at ASHG 2025 in Boston, where Plasmidsaurus will host demonstrations, share early-access data, and meet with researchers interested in piloting the service. Register to meet the Plasmidsaurus team at their happy hour on October 15, and attend their presentation on October 16th at 3pm. For more information about Plasmidsaurus RNA-Seq services, please visit www.plasmidsaurus.com/RNA. Source - PRNewswire Stay connected. RNA-Seq products & services.