DUBLIN, IRELAND--(Marketwired - Jul 17, 2014) - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lsfxzw/dna_sequencing ) has announced the addition of a new report "DNA Sequencing - Technologies, Markets and Companies" to their offering.

　　This report briefly reviews basics of human genome variations, development of DNA sequencing technologies, and their applications. Current large and small sequencers are described as well as companies developing them. Various applications of sequencing are described including those for genetics, medical diagnostics, drug discovery and cancer. Next generation sequencing technologies, both second and third generations, are reviewed. Companies developing software for analysis of sequencing data are also included. Selected academic institutes conducting research in sequencing are also listed.

　　Current market is mostly for research applications and future markets will be other applications related to healthcare. The value of DNA sequencer market in 2013 is described with estimates for 2018 and 2023. Various methods and factors on which market estimates depend are described briefly. Markets are tabulated according to geographical areas as well as applications. Small sequencers form the basis of SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis. Several marketing strategies have been outlined.

　　The report includes profiles of 122 companies involved in sequencing and their 135 collaborations. The report text is supplemented by 39 tables, 14 figures and 380 selected references to the literature.

　　Key Topics Covered:

　　Executive Summary

　　1. Introduction

　　2. DNA Sequencing Technologies

　　3. Role of Bioinformatics in Sequencing

　　4. Comparative Analysis of Sequencing Technologies

　　5. Sequencing for Research

　　6. Applications of Sequencing in Healthcare

　　7. Markets for Sequencers

　　8. Companies Involved in Sequencing

　　9. References

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　　-- IGEN Biotech Group

　　-- BASF

　　-- McKinsey & Company, Inc.

　　-- Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.

　　-- Beiersdorf AG

　　-- NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

　　-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals

　　-- Beckman Coulter Genomics

　　-- Baxter Innovations GmbH

　　-- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company

　　-- Bio Springer

　　-- Qiagen

　　-- Amgen

　　-- Yale University

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