Given the success of Volume I of this Research Topic, and how rapid the subject area is evolving, we are pleased to announce the launch of "High-Throughput Genome Sequencing Technologies, Methods, and their Applications: Volume II".
High-throughput genome sequencing has revolutionized the field of genetics and genomics over the past few decades. By enabling the rapid and detailed analysis of entire genomes, these technologies have accelerated our understanding of genetic variation, disease mechanisms, and evolutionary biology. Despite significant advances, challenges remain in data interpretation, integration with other ‘omics’ technologies, and application to clinical settings. Moreover, there is a continuous need for refining these technologies to enhance accuracy, reduce costs, and streamline workflows, ensuring they remain accessible and beneficial across diverse fields of research.
Building on insights and methodologies from the first volume, this Research Topic seeks to further explore and expand the knowledge around high-throughput genome sequencing technologies and their applications. The aim is to examine the latest advancements in sequencing technologies, along with innovative methods for analyzing and utilizing the vast amounts of data generated. This includes addressing specific questions about improving throughput and accuracy, reducing costs, and integrating data with other scientific disciplines. Moreover, the Research Topic aspires to test hypotheses regarding the impact of new sequencing methods on the understanding of complex genetic information and their utility in various scientific and clinical applications.
The scope of this Research Topic encompasses a wide range of themes related to high-throughput genome sequencing. Articles are invited on topics including, but not limited to:
- Advances in sequencing technologies: Innovations enhancing speed, accuracy, and cost-efficiency. - Novel methods for data analysis: Computational tools and algorithms for managing and interpreting sequencing data. - Cross-disciplinary integration: Approaches for integrating sequencing data with other 'omics' technologies. - Clinical applications: Case studies and research on translating sequencing technologies into clinical practice. - Ethical and societal implications: Examination of the social, ethical, and legal impacts of genome sequencing. - Through original research, reviews, theoretical perspectives, and methodological papers, this Research Topic aims to highlight the transformative potential of high-throughput genome sequencing technologies in various scientific domains and its implications for future research and clinical practice.
We welcome diverse article types that contribute to expanding the understanding and application of these powerful tools in genomics.
Article types and fees
This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:
Brief Research Report
Editorial
FAIR² Data
FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
General Commentary
Hypothesis and Theory
Methods
Mini Review
Opinion
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Article types
This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:
Brief Research Report
Editorial
FAIR² Data
FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
General Commentary
Hypothesis and Theory
Methods
Mini Review
Opinion
Original Research
Perspective
Review
Technology and Code
Keywords: genome sequencing, omics, sequencing technologies, data analysis, Clinical applications
Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
