Alithea Genomics MERCURIUS FLASH-seq single-cell RNA sequencing kit

Alithea Genomics has launched MERCURIUS FLASH-seq, a next-generation library preparation kit for full-length single-cell RNA sequencing. The product is based on a method first published in Nature Biotechnology; Alithea Genomics has since enhanced the original FLASH-seq method to offer a streamlined workflow and improved data output.

The plate-based kit (available in 96- and 384-well formats) features a novel, non-toxic tagmentation buffer and delivers ultrasensitive gene detection. It is said to capture up to two times more genes compared to other commercially available solutions.

The kit provides full-length transcript coverage, empowering researchers to explore differential gene expression, detect alternative splicing and analyse isoform diversity — all critical for understanding complex biology, especially in rare cell populations.