Blog
Welcome to the Basepair blog, your go-to source for the latest news and insights in genomics research. Our team of experts regularly publish articles and case studies on a wide range of topics, from new technologies and emerging trends to best practices and tips for successful genomic analysis. Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or just starting out in the field, our blog is designed to keep you informed and up-to-date with the latest developments in genomics.
Add Multiple Samples Seamlessly with Basepair’s New Upload Page
FASTQ files. Except they’re not “just” files, not “just” data. They’re the culmination of countless hours of running experiments, library preparation, sequencing, etc. You spent all this time gathering data — probably more time than you would have liked — so by the...
Opening the Black Box of Bioinformatics: How RMA of NY Analyzed Their Own Sequencing Data With Basepair
If you ask the Basepair team what makes them excited to work at Basepair, they’d probably say that it’s the knowledge that they’re creating solutions that make research faster and accessible for more scientists. But what makes the team especially excited is when they...
Single cell RNA-seq is taking the research world by storm. Are your bioinformaticians ready?
We talk to bioinformaticians at research cores and pharma companies every day. One of the biggest changes we’ve seen in the last couple years is the growing popularity of single cell sequencing. And while it’s too early to call single cell RNA-seq ubiquitous, no doubt...
Faster Than a Sequencing Core: How the Yale Glazer Laboratory Used Basepair to Analyze 150 Samples with Custom NGS Panels
Biomedical engineer Rachael Putman completed her undergraduate degree just last year, but this hasn’t stopped the young scientist from pursuing cutting-edge research as part of the Glazer Lab at Yale University. Putman’s research is focused on exploring the possible...
From Investment Banking and Music to Biotech: An Interview with Basepair’s VP of Product
Do I major in math or computer science? Focus on business strategy or product? Take a job in finance or biotechnology? Many of us have to face difficult career decisions like these throughout our lives. Receiving a degree in computer science, taking a job at an...
Cows, Computers, and the Art of Working Remotely
There are among us a few gurus who have long perfected the art of working remotely. These are the people who already had a home office setup and didn't need to buy an office chair or an extra monitor on Amazon a couple months back. They have long possessed the...
SARS-CoV-2 Genome and Pipeline Now on Basepair
If your lab or company is working with COVID-19 data, Basepair is ready to handle your analysis needs. We do this in two ways: You can use our existing infrastructure and pipelines to run your analyses. The SARS-CoV-2 genome is already available on Basepair. If you...