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    • Molecular Biology
    • Biotechnology

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    • Long-read DNA sequencing offers simultaneous detection of genetic variants and epigenetic modifications.
    • Current preservation methods require cold-chain infrastructure, limiting accessibility in resource-limited settings and field research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate ensilication as a method for preserving DNA integrity and sequencing performance at ambient temperatures.
    • To demonstrate the utility of ensilicated DNA for diagnostic-quality long-read sequencing in real-world patient samples.

    Main Methods:

    • DNA samples were encapsulated within silica matrices (ensilication).
    • Ensilicated DNA was subjected to ambient temperature storage, handling, and accelerated weathering tests.
    • Sequencing performance of ensilicated DNA was compared to frozen controls using Genome-in-a-Bottle (GIAB) reference samples.
    • Ensilicated patient samples underwent native long-read sequencing for variant and methylation analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Ensilication preserved DNA integrity comparable to -80 °C freezing at ambient temperatures.
    • Ensilicated DNA maintained sequencing performance and showed resistance to degradation under simulated long-term storage and handling.
    • Native long-read sequencing of ensilicated patient samples successfully identified a de novo variant and diagnostic methylation episignatures.

    Conclusions:

    • Ensilication effectively preserves DNA for diagnostic-quality long-read sequencing without cold-chain requirements.
    • This method significantly expands access to advanced genomic technologies in resource-limited environments and field applications.