Twist, Element Biosciences Co-Develop NGS End-to-End Solutions
Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a synthetic biology company providing high-quality DNA synthesis tools, and Element Biosciences, Inc., a developer of affordable, high-accuracy sequencing technology, have announced an expanded strategic collaboration to enhance next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows on Element’s AVITI™ systems and Trinity™ flowcells.
A New Era in Targeted Sequencing
The partnership will enable:
Exclusive development of Twist's library preparation and target enrichment workflows compatible with Element’s Trinity sequencing technology
Expansion beyond exome sequencing into broader NGS applications, enhancing data quality, workflow consistency, and user flexibility
Executive Perspectives
“This expanded collaboration enables us to deliver industry-leading library prep and enrichment solutions, radically streamlining hybrid capture workflows both on and off the sequencer.”
Emily M. Leproust, CEO and Co-founder, Twist Bioscience
“By uniting Trinity’s targeted sequencing with Twist’s precision NGS tools, we’re democratizing access to cutting-edge genomics solutions and accelerating discovery.”
Molly He, CEO and Co-founder, Element Biosciences
Benefits to Researchers
End-to-end integration from library prep to sequencing on the AVITI platform
Improved workflow efficiency with Twist’s 1-hour fast hybridization technology
Expanded access to high-quality sequencing for agbio, clinical research, and population genomics
This collaboration also includes joint commercial and promotional efforts to increase adoption and market reach.
About the Companies
Twist Bioscience Corporation
Twist delivers precision synthetic DNA at scale, serving sectors like medicine, agriculture, chemicals, and defense. Its silicon-ased DNA synthesis platform ensures high throughput and accuracy, enabling faster innovation.
Element Biosciences, Inc.
Element is transforming sequencing accessibility through Trinity, an advanced workflow that delivers high-quality, affordable data. The company innovates across all assay elements to improve user experience and scientific outcomes.