Pacific Biosciences Increases Sequencing Performance of the PacBio RS With Introduction of the Automated MagBead Station

MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 19, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (Nasdaq:PACB) provider of the PacBio® RS High Resolution Genetic Analyzer, today announced the launch of the MagBead Station for the PacBio RS, a product enhancement that delivers more high-value long reads, enables use of small sample amounts, and makes sample preparation more robust.