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The only portable, real-time devices for DNA and RNA sequencing

Small but mighty

< 450 g

Sequence anywhere, pocket-sized devices

From $1,000

Low-cost sequencing for every lab

Up to 48 Gb*

Real-time sequencing data

* Theoretical max output when system is run for 72 hours at 400 bases / second. Outputs may vary according to library type, run conditions, etc.

Why MinION?

MinION Mk1B with laptop

Powerful

Get up to 48 Gb data from a single flow cell*.

* Theoretical max output when system is run for 72 hours at 400 bases / second. Outputs may vary according to library type, run conditions, etc.

Portable

Sequence anywhere, including at sample source.

Real-time data

Immediate data streaming for rapid, actionable results.

Unrestricted read length

Sequence any length fragment from short to ultra-long.

Specifications

MinION MinION Mk1C

Read length

Nanopores read the length of DNA or RNA presented to them — from short to ultra-long (longest >4 Mb)

Dimensions

  • Size: W 105 mm, H 23 mm, D 33 mm
  • Weight: 87 g

Suitable applications include

  • Whole genomes/exomes
  • Metagenomics
  • Targeted sequencing
  • Whole transcriptome (cDNA)
  • Smaller transcriptomes (direct RNA)
  • Multiplexing for smaller samples

High output

Up to 48 Gb per MinION Flow Cell / 2.8 Gb per Flongle Flow Cell*

* Theoretical max output when system is run for 72 hours (or 16 hours for Flongle) at 400 bases / second. Outputs may vary according to library type, run conditions, etc.

Connectivity

Weighs under 100 g and plugs into a PC or laptop using a high-speed USB 3.0 cable

Low cost

  • Starter Packs from $1,000 including consumables
  • Compatible with Flongle Flow Cells for smaller tests and analyses
  • Multiplexing kits for higher sample throughput

Read length

Nanopores read the length of DNA or RNA presented to them — from short to ultra-long (longest >4 Mb)

Dimensions

  • Size: W 140 mm, H 30 mm, D114
  • Weight: 450 g

Suitable applications include

  • Whole genomes/exomes
  • Metagenomics
  • Targeted sequencing
  • Whole transcriptome (cDNA)
  • Smaller transcriptomes (direct RNA)
  • Multiplexing for smaller samples

High output

Up to 48 Gb per MinION Flow Cell / 2.8 Gb per Flongle Flow Cell*

* Theoretical max output when system is run for 72 hours (or 16 hours for Flongle) at 400 bases / second. Outputs may vary according to library type, run conditions, etc.

All-in-one device

  • High-resolution touchscreen — simple device control and visualisation of results
  • Complete connectivity — LAN and Wi-Fi enabled
  • Integrated, powerful compute — pre-installed basecalling and analysis software

Low cost

  • Starter Packs from $4,900, including consumables
  • Compatible with Flongle Flow Cells for smaller tests and analyses
  • Multiplexing kits for higher sample throughput

High-quality, low-cost, nanopore-only bacterial genome sequences

Discover how researchers at Aalborg University, Denmark, are using MinION to generate reference-quality genome and metagenome assemblies.

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A simple workflow to characterise any pathogen

Learn how MinION is being deployed around the world for real-time genomic surveillance.

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Ultra-fast deep-learned CNS tumour classification during surgery

Researchers in the Netherlands investigate the potential future utility of MinON for real-time, intraoperative methylation-based classification of brain tumour samples.

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Product documentation

MinION Mk1B Quick Start Guide

This Quick start guide contains everything you need to install your MinION Mk1B and to check that the device is ready for use.

218 KB PDF
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MinION Mk1B Device specs

Full Technical Specification for the MinION Mk1B

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MinION Mk1B IT requirements

This checklist represents the minimal requirements for installing the MinION in your institution.

670 KB PDF
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Safety and regulatory information

110.7 KB PDF
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MinION Mk1C Quick Start Guide

Everything you need to install your MinION Mk1C and to check the device is ready for use.

333 KB PDF
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MinION Mk1C IT Requirements

This checklist represents the minimal requirements for installing the MinION Mk1C in your institution.

67 KB PDF
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MinION Mk1C Device specs

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