The company's True Single Molecule Sequencing (tSMS) technology directly sequences single molecules of DNA or RNA, while its Helicos Genetic Analysis Platform repetitively performs a cycle of biochemical reactions on individual DNA or RNA molecules and images the results after each cycle. The platform includes an instrument, an image analysis computer tower, associated reagents, and disposable supplies. Helicos recently launched a sequencing services program that allows access to its single molecule DNA, cDNA, and direct RNA sequencing technologies, which require no amplification, ligation, cDNA synthesis, or other complex sample manipulation and eliminate biases associated with amplification-based sequencing techniques. The company's mission is to improve productivity and affordability while continuing to discover new research and development findings.