Twist Bioscience Launches Next-Generation Library Preparation Kits Powered by Proprietary Enzymes

Key Terms

next generation sequencing medical

A collection of advanced laboratory methods that read and map large amounts of DNA or RNA quickly and at lower cost than older techniques; think of it as scanning thousands of pages of a book at once instead of reading one page at a time. Investors care because it accelerates drug development, enables precise diagnostics and personalized treatments, and can create recurring revenue from tests, instruments, and data services as adoption expands.

whole genome sequencing medical

Whole genome sequencing is a laboratory method that reads an individual’s complete DNA instruction book, capturing all genetic letters rather than just selected parts. For investors, it matters because it can reveal new ways to diagnose, prevent or treat disease and to develop tests or drugs — like upgrading from a map of a few streets to a full city blueprint — which can create commercial opportunities, influence regulatory pathways and change healthcare costs and demand.

PCR-Free technical

PCR-free describes a diagnostic test or laboratory method that detects a virus, bacteria, or genetic material without using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification step. For investors, it signals potentially faster, cheaper, and simpler products—like a pregnancy test versus a lab-run blood assay—but often with trade-offs in sensitivity and different regulatory and market acceptance considerations.

FFPE medical

FFPE stands for formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded, a standard laboratory method for preserving tissue samples by chemically fixing them and enclosing them in wax so they keep their structure over time. Think of it like embedding a pressed flower in wax to preserve its shape and details. For investors, FFPE matters because many diagnostic tests, drug development studies and biomarker analyses rely on these preserved samples; their quality and compatibility with laboratory assays affect clinical validation, regulatory approval and the commercial value of pathology and diagnostics products.

hot start functionality technical

Hot start functionality is a design feature in molecular diagnostic instruments and reagents that keeps key components inactive until testing reaches a controlled, high-temperature step, preventing false signals and wasted runs. Like keeping glue sealed until you're ready to use it, this reduces errors and improves speed and consistency of results. For investors, it signals higher product reliability, better clinical adoption and lower recall or repeat-test risk, which can affect sales and margins.

UDI adapters technical

UDI adapters are hardware accessories for medical devices that carry a Unique Device Identifier (UDI) — a standardized code used to identify and track that specific part through manufacturing, distribution and clinical use. Investors care because UDIs are tied to regulatory compliance, product tracing and recall management, so whether an adapter has a UDI affects market access, liability exposure and the ease of integrating the product into hospitals’ inventory systems, much like a serial number on a tagged asset.

rare variants medical

Rare variants are uncommon genetic changes found in a small number of people that can cause or influence diseases. For investors, they matter because treatments targeting these small patient groups can command high prices or receive special regulatory support, but they also carry greater scientific and commercial risk—like betting on a medicine for a tiny, hard-to-find customer base. Understanding rare variants helps assess a biotech company's potential market size, trial difficulty, and regulatory pathway.

library preparation kit technical

A library preparation kit is a set of chemicals and tools used to convert raw genetic material (DNA or RNA) into a standardized format that sequencing machines can read, similar to turning loose pages into a neatly bound, labeled book for a scanner. Investors care because these kits are a recurring consumable in the fast-growing market for genetic testing and research, driving steady revenue, reflecting demand for sequencing services, and influencing per-test costs and laboratory workflows.

Twist TrueAmp Library Preparation Kit with in-house developed enzymes including new Twist TrueAmp Polymerase

Twist PCR-Free WGS Library Preparation Kit designed to meet the needs of the growing whole genome sequencing market

New kits compatible with additional Twist NGS Applications tools for complete target enrichment and WGS library prep workflows

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a mid-cap growth and value biotech company, today launched the Twist TrueAmp Library Preparation Kit and Twist PCR-Free WGS Library Preparation Kit, each designed to address a wide range of sample input, including low input and challenging sample types, to enable clinical research.

The Twist TrueAmp Library Prep Kit brings a new level of exceptional performance to Twist’s library preparation portfolio, with advantages enabled by Twist in-house developed enzymes, including a previously developed ligase as well as a newly developed polymerase. Engineered for next generation sequencing applications, the specialized TrueAmp polymerase maximizes coverage across typically hard-to-sequence regions of the genome, while maintaining high accuracy during DNA copying. The kit ensures high yields even from low-input or degraded starting samples, which minimizes amplification-introduced errors and results in more usable high-quality data. To streamline large-scale workflows, the Twist TrueAmp Library Prep Kit has been validated with the Twist HT-UDI adapter system, allowing for up to 3,072 unique indexes as well as Twist UMI adapters, ensuring precise strand identification and efficient multiplexing.

To serve customers across sequencing applications, Twist developed a complementary PCR-free version of the kit for researchers conducting whole genome sequencing (WGS). Leveraging Twist’s engineered ligase, the Twist PCR-Free WGS Library Preparation Kit efficiently converts starting DNA without bias commonly seen in whole genome sequencing. Precisely optimized enzymatic fragmentation conditions deliver consistent outputs that maximize sequencing efficiency and improve data quality. Validated with Twist’s full length UDI adapters, the PCR-Free WGS Kit supports unique barcoding for up to 1,536 samples, enabling researchers to easily scale their workflows. The PCR-Free WGS Kit allows Twist to further serve customers using whole genome sequencing for approaches where low pass sequencing is sufficient, such as rare disease, while in parallel providing researchers working in areas that require deep sequencing, such as cancer, with panels and other tools to support their research.

“Twist’s engineered enzymes are powering our next generation of library preparation kits with the goal of more accurate variant detection, more robust performance from difficult samples, and easy-to-use workflows,” said Emily M. Leproust, CEO and co-founder of Twist Bioscience. “We are developing new solutions with a clear focus on the unique sequencing methodologies required for various clinical and research applications, whether broad whole genome sequencing or more targeted approaches. With our TrueAmp polymerase, we are overcoming common challenges our customers face with difficult sample types and costly run failures. We will continue to leverage our high-performing engineered enzymes and develop new enzymes to deliver even higher quality performance for our customers, raising the bar not just for ourselves but for the industry.”

“At Gene by Gene, we pride ourselves in providing affordable high-quality genetic testing services,” said Josh Wittner President, North America, Gene by Gene. “With the Twist TrueAmp Library Prep Kit, we’re able to scale our business to deliver on our promise to our customers. We can now make the most of each sample and every read, even across multiple sequencing platforms.”

“With the Twist WGS kit, we’re seeing significantly lower dropout rates and PCR duplication rates compared to another library prep workflow,” said Junior Associate Professor, Dr. Daisuke Motooka, Osaka University. “These improvements are critical in detecting rare variants and reducing the chances of false reads.”

Twist TrueAmp Library Preparation Kit

The Twist TrueAmp Library Preparation Kit is designed to deliver consistent, high-quality libraries for NGS target enrichment workflows, particularly with low-input or challenging samples, such as FFPE. Powered by Twist’s in-house developed polymerase and ligase, the workflow provides high-fidelity amplification for confident variant detection, minimizing amplification-induced errors and bias, and supporting reliable detection of low-frequency variants. The kit features tunable enzymatic fragmentation, producing larger, uniform library fragments across a broad range of inputs, while maintaining uniform sequence coverage and low bias even in difficult genomic regions. With high conversion efficiency and robust performance across variable sample types, researchers can recover more usable sequencing data from precious or degraded samples, achieving high library yields that reduce the need for reruns and increase confidence in downstream analysis. The TrueAmp Library Prep Kit can be used with Twist target enrichment and adapters for a complete library prep workflow. The TrueAmp polymerase hot start functionality is developed in collaboration with Aptamer Group plc.

Twist PCR-Free Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) Library Preparation Kit

The Twist PCR-Free Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) Library Preparation Kit delivers high-yield sequencing from low-input or degraded samples without amplification, preserving native DNA representation and avoiding amplification bias, AT dropouts and artificial mutations. Leveraging an in-house developed ligase, the workflow enables high conversion and uniformity, while tunable fragmentation and full-length adapters produce consistent, large library fragments that improve read utilization and maximize sequencing reads. Suitable for a variety of sample types, the PCR-Free WGS Kit enables researchers to generate reliable sequencing results with less starting material. The WGS Kit can be used with Twist’s full length UDI adapters for a complete WGS library prep workflow.

About Twist Bioscience Corporation

At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of customers who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as medicine, agriculture, industrial chemicals and defense, by using our synthetic DNA tools, our customers are developing ways to better lives and improve the sustainability of the planet. The faster our customers succeed, the better for all of us, and Twist Bioscience is uniquely positioned to help accelerate their efforts.

Our innovative silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers. Our platform technologies overcome inefficiencies and enable cost-effective, rapid, precise, high-throughput synthesis, sequencing and therapeutics discovery, providing both the quality and quantity of the tools they need to most rapidly realize the opportunity ahead. For more information about our products and services, please visit www.twistbioscience.com.

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