The 10x Chromium Next GEM technology partitions cells or nuclei into droplets containing uniquely barcoded beads called GEMs (Gel Bead-In Emulsions). The incorporation of a unique barcode into each cDNA/DNA fragment, allows each fragment to be traced back to the cell or nucleus of origin. By profiling thousands of cells simultaneously, the 10x Next GEM technology enables the unraveling of transcriptional and cellular heterogeneity within a cell population. The high number of profiled cells allows for the detection of even rare cell types within a complex sample.
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