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FASTQ file format

Written by Zymo Research

FASTQ format files are produced by nearly all modern sequencers and serve as a starting point for the bioinformatic analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data.

Understanding this format is key for engaging in quality control and comprehension of your raw sequence data when performing NGS.

Read this White Paper to learn how FASTQ differs from other similar formats like FASTA files, and understand the information encoded in FASTQ files.

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In this White Paper, you will learn more about:

  • What the FASTQ format is
  • FASTQ vs. QSEQ
  • Sequencing data in FASTQ files

And much more!

This content was provided by Zymo Research.