Addressing the challenges of metagenomics with nanopore sequencing

Overview

The advances of DNA sequencing technologies to enable genomic analysis of metagenomic samples has made it possible to obtain complete and nearly complete genome sequences from uncultured microorganisms — providing an important means to study their biology, ecology, and evolution. However, a number of challenges remain, particularly for time-critical or remote sampling applications, such as outbreak investigation and pathogen surveillance. In this white paper, we explore how nanopore sequencing addresses these challenges with any-length nanopore sequencing reads, real-time data analysis, and portable sequencing devices.

In this white paper, you will:

• Learn the importance of metagenomics and its recent developments
• Discover the limitations of legacy sequencing technologies
• Find out how nanopore sequencing overcomes these limitations
• Read real-world case studies of how researchers are utilising nanopore sequencing to deliver new insights into microbial communities