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Are light shields only needed for short read libraries?

Are light shields only needed for short read libraries?

We have found the benefit of protecting from light is most significant for short fragment libraries but there are also significant gains for long fragment libraries. As libraries can be variable in read length we recommend using light shields for all library types.

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