Metagenomics is a revolutionary approach that allows scientists to examine the microbial composition of environmental or clinical samples. While this method enables them to characterize previously uncultivable microorganisms, researchers commonly employ short-read sequencing platforms, which are bulky, costly, and only available for use in a laboratory setting. Nanopore sequencing addresses these limitations to advance metagenomics research.
Download this white paper from Oxford Nanopore Technologies to learn the advantages of employing nanopore sequencing for metagenomics and explore case studies showcasing how researchers harness this technique in the following areas:
- Microbial genome reconstruction
- Respiratory and foodborne pathogen detection
- Antimicrobial resistance analysis
