How to start with 10x Genomics
In the world of single-cell RNA sequencing, 10x Genomics has made a name for itself as a leading provider of high-throughput solutions. But for those new to the field, the…
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Read about our latest news, updates, top-notch science, and learn more about the ins and outs of single-cell sequencing.
What is a UMAP plot?
Single-cell papers usually show their data in the shape of the UMAP plot. What is it?
Introducing our new pricing
Every year in January, we update our pricing. In this blog, we briefly explain this year’s pricing increase and what this means for you. Adapting prices to inflation As you…
How to interpret a t-SNE plot
You can find a t-SNE plot in almost every single-cell paper. What are the dots, colors, and axes? Learn how to interpret the plot.
CITE-seq: single-cell RNA sequencing plus surface protein analysis
CITE-seq is a method to simultaneously perform single-cell RNA sequencing and single-cell surface protein analysis. But how does this work? And what does it accomplish?
Neuron heterogeneity in the developing mouse brain
Deeply hidden in the brain, the tiny habenula is increasingly associated with different psychological roles. High-scale cellular heterogeneity may explain that multifunctionality. Here, we describe how single-cell RNA sequencing helps…
Three reasons to start small with single-cell sequencing
When you first start with single-cell sequencing, it’s often best to start small with a pilot project. Here, we explain why. We updated this blog from March 2021 on 5 December 2022….
What is t-SNE?
One of the most recognizable figures in a single-cell paper explained simply. What is it? What is its purpose? And how does t-SNE work?
Insights into the hypertrophic heart with single-cell RNA sequencing
Heritable gene defects can cause the heart muscles to thicken and bring on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. How this occurs is not entirely clear. This blog describes how single-cell RNA sequencing helps…
New VASA-seq protocol will be launched in June
We will launch VASA-seq 1.1 in June 2023. Read here when you can order and submit current and new VASA-seq cell capture plates.
Guiding SARS-CoV-2 vaccine development with single-cell RNA sequencing
The road to an improved coronavirus vaccine is complex. Yet, it is one of the most pressing challenges in the effort to protect against COVID-19. This blog describes how single-cell…
Identifying Cell Clusters in the Human Cornea with Single-Cell RNA Sequencing
In this blog, we describe how single-cell RNA sequencing is used to understand the cellular complexity of the cornea tissue. This blog is based on a study published in Scientific…