Plasmidsaurus launches ultrafast RNA-Seq service, transforming gene expression analysis with unprecedented speed, affordability, and convenience

Today we're excited to announce the launch of our new RNA-Seq service. Applying Plasmidsaurus’s innovative approach to sequencing as a service to Illumina short read applications, Plasmidsaurus is bringing the same speed, convenience, and insights they pioneered for plasmid sequencing to gene expression analysis. Attendees at this week’s American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2025 Annual Meeting can get a sneak preview of early access data and demos of intuitive RNA-Seq analytics exploration tools from Plasmidsaurus scientists.

“Scientists deserve better services,” said Mark Budde, co-founder and CEO of Plasmidsaurus. “Getting good transcriptomics data shouldn’t take weeks of hassle. Send us cells and we’ll get you answers.”

Plasmidsaurus RNA-Seq delivers transformative advantages in RNA expression profiling:

• Unmatched speed: From crude cell preps to fully analyzed data in as fast as 3 days, vs. weeks to months for other RNA-seq services.
• Affordability without compromise: Premium sequencing accuracy and data quality at just $50 USD per sample for academia and $80 for industry.
• Zero library prep, no cold chain: Submit cultured cells in Zymo DNA/RNA shield at room temperature, via a network of convenient drop-boxes.
• No bioinformatician needed: Customers can easily create and explore gene expression experiments right on the results page, with no extra cost or time added.
• No minimum order size or quote process: Customers can submit one sample or thousands directly and immediately.
   

"This is SO COOL!!!!!” said Molly Gasperini, Associate Director of Genome Engineering at the Allen Institute and early access user of Plasmidsaurus RNA-Seq. “Huge kudos to Plasmidsaurus for this incredibly fast, affordable service. We'll definitely love using this service in the the future."

“We are continually inspired by our users and the creativity they bring to their experiments,” said Jim Stapleton, co-founder and CTO of Plasmidsaurus. “Every day we see how seamless sequencing services unlock new applications, better workflows, and accelerated science. We can’t wait to see what researchers can do with faster and more accessible RNA-Seq.“

Our services allow researchers to reimagine complex workflows and accelerate traditional R&D timelines, making what historically has taken weeks of planning and analysis into a routine process for verifying cell lines and samples, guiding experimental progress, and getting rapid readouts. With Plasmidsaurus RNA-Seq, gene expression analysis can be as easy as plasmid sequencing: drop cells in a local dropbox and get results fast. You don’t have to wait for a quote, handle complicated library prep, or build your own bioinformatics pipeline.

The service is ideally suited for:

• Pharmaceutical and biotech companies seeking rapid feedback on drug candidates or genome editing.
• Labs studying gene regulation, cell differentiation, genome engineering, and developmental processes.
• Anyone who needs rapid validation of cell line identity and health

The official launch of Plasmidsaurus RNA-Seq will take place at ASHG 2025 in Boston, where we will host demonstrations, share early-access data, and meet with researchers interested in piloting the service. Register to meet the us at our happy hour on October 15, and attend our presentation on October 16th at 3pm. 

Ready to start sequencing? Check out our RNA-Seq page for more details.