Meridian Bioscience, Inc. introduced the market's first innovative lyophilized Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) library preparation kit. This pioneering kit underscores Meridian's commitment to sustainable and cost-effective solutions within the life sciences industry. This announcement closely follows Meridian's April 2024 launch of glycerol-free NGS enzymes, further establishing Meridian as a leader in developing innovative, eco-conscious, and cost-effective components for diagnostic assay developers.

This revolutionary lyophilized NGS library preparation kit, designed initially for sequencing by synthesis (SBS) protocols, marks a breakthrough in stabilizing the library preparation process at room temperature. By eliminating the requirement for cold-chain shipping and storage, Meridian's innovative kit not only simplifies logistical and environmental challenges but also significantly reduces carbon emissions and operational costs, thereby streamlining the entire NGS workflow. The kit can be transported and stored at ambient temperature and contains ready-to-use lyophilized reactions to simplify the end-repair, A-tailing, ligation, and library amplification steps of most sequencing protocols.

By promoting sustainable practices and advancing the worldwide democratization of NGS, Meridian underscores its expertise in developing high-performing reagents with continuously improved stability properties. While Meridian's new Lyophilized NGS library preparation kit offers a comprehensive solution for those seeking the convenience of a ready-to-go option, developers who prefer a more customized approach can still access Meridian's proprietary glycerol-free NGS enzymes and technologies. This unique flexibility supports Meridian's goal to accelerate NGS accessibility through strategic partnerships, highlighting Meridian's commitment to innovation and sustainability.

By continuously empowering NGS assay developers with cutting-edge reagents, Meridian aims to push the boundaries of what is possible in assay development and diagnostics.