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Beyond counting: how single-cell long-read sequencing turns transcriptome complexity into precision targets

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  • Ashley Byrne

  • Colette Felton

  • William Stephenson

  • May 28, 2026

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    Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) reveals important aspects of immune infiltration and tumor heterogeneity in oncology research.

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    Short-read scRNA-seq captures limited gene ends, restricting understanding of the full complexity of the transcriptome.

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    Single-cell long-read sequencing (scLRS) overcomes short-read limitations by sequencing full-length RNA molecules.

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    scLRS enables the identification of novel tumor-specific neo-antigens and fusion genes, linking genotype with transcript expression.

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    Current challenges for scLRS include cost, throughput, and the need for standardized bioinformatic tools for future advancements.

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Beyond counting: how single-cell long-read sequencing turns transcriptome complexity into precision targets

  • by Ashley Byrne, Colette Felton, William Stephenson

  • May 28, 2026

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