Spotlight: Real-time microbial sequencing
MinION™ devices from Oxford Nanopore enable rapid and comprehensive analysis of microbial samples — from real-time species identification and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) profiling to plasmid verification and whole-genome assembly.
Contact a specialistDiscover the benefits of nanopore sequencing:
- Sequence anywhere - at the point of need, in the field or lab
- Intuitive data analysis workflow - including species identification (metagenomic and 16S), genome assembly, AMR profiling, and plasmid verification
- Streamlined 10-minute library preparation - for rapid sample insights
- Long sequencing reads - delivering enhanced taxonomic resolution and complete, reference-quality genome assemblies
- PCR-free approaches - eliminate amplification bias and detect DNA/RNA methylation as standard
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Sequencing devices
Find a nanopore sequencing device or starter pack to suit your microbial and microbiome sequencing projects – whether in the lab or field.
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Getting started guides: Microbial and microbiome sequencing
Download our Getting started guides for best practice advice on sequencing microbial and microbiome samples, including kit and data analysis selection.
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Whole-genome and metagenome sequencing kits
Perform rapid metagenomic species ID and AMR profiling, or generate complete, circular microbial genomes — in the lab or field.
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Workflow: Same-day whole-plasmid sequencing in your lab
A low-cost, end-to-end workflow for in-house plasmid verification. Sequence up to 96 plasmid samples per run with same-day results.
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16s rRNA sequencing kit
The 16S Barcoding Kit enables rapid, genus level identification of bacteria and archaea from up to 24 samples in a single, cost-effective sequencing run.
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Talk to our specialists
Request a call with our experts for detailed advice on implementing nanopore sequencing for your microbial and microbiome samples.
Discover how easy it is to get started with nanopore sequencing
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View video tutorials, protocols, device specifications, and required equipment and consumables.