Microbiome sequencing
Simplify genome assembly
The study of microbiomes — the genetic material of all microorganisms in a given sample — is providing new insights into a diverse range of research areas, such as human health and disease, crop improvement, food safety, and species conservation.
Microorganisms and their interactions have a profound effect on their environments, and it is only now, through the advent of Oxford Nanopore sequencing, that we are able to fully characterise microbiome samples — not only identifying each individual microbe but also generating complete, closed genome assemblies and elucidating gene expression within microbial communities.
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Pathogen metagenomics
Metagenomic sequencing is a key technique for the identification of potential pathogens. This end-to-end workflow overview introduces how to rapidly identify bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens from respiratory research samples using metagenomic sequencing.

Microbial sequencing with Oxford Nanopore
High-accuracy nanopore sequencing overcomes the limitations of legacy technology to characterise complete, contiguous, high-quality microbial genomes. This guide provides a complete introduction to microbial sequencing using nanopore technology.
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PromethION 2 devices
Offering flexible, affordable, high-output nanopore devices for every lab in a compact, accessible form. Ideal for obtaining complete, circular MAGs from complex microbial samples in real time.