Environmental research and conservation
Advancing environmental research with Oxford Nanopore sequencing
Portable and affordable Oxford Nanopore technology delivers unique opportunities for environmental research. It has been used extensively to analyse environmental DNA (eDNA) and microbiome samples to support biodiversity assessment, ecosystem biomonitoring, pathogen identification, and animal conservation.
Long Oxford Nanopore reads provide enhanced species identification, while real-time data analysis delivers immediate access to results, whether in the field or in the lab.
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Addressing the challenges of metagenomics with Oxford Nanopore sequencing
This white paper explores the benefits of nanopore technology for metagenomic sequencing, with real-world examples of its use by researchers in the field to reveal unprecedented insight into microbial communities.

Accurate identification of bacteria, archaea, and fungi
Discover how Oxford Nanopore reads of unrestricted length deliver enhanced taxonomic resolution of your microbial samples. This workflow overview provides best-practice recommendations for streamlined 16S and ITS amplicon sequencing, from sample to answer.
Recommended device for environmental genomics
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MinION
Paired with a contemporary laptop, the MinION is a portable and affordable sequencing device. Perform real-time sequencing at sample source for the fastest access to results. Ideal for in-field or lab-based analysis of eDNA, metabarcoding, and metagenomics.