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Genomic Pathogen Surveillance with Nanopore Sequencing
Learn how nanopore sequencing improves the monitoring of infectious disease outbreaks.
Genomic Pathogen Surveillance with Nanopore Sequencing
Genomic Pathogen Surveillance with Nanopore Sequencing

Learn how nanopore sequencing improves the monitoring of infectious disease outbreaks.

Learn how nanopore sequencing improves the monitoring of infectious disease outbreaks.

nanopore sequencing

Cartoon of a cell with blue chromosomes and gold telomeres. One chromosome is zoomed in in a callout, and gold DNA is extending out of the telomere.&nbsp;
Going to New Lengths to Measure Chromosome Ends
Shelby Bradford, PhD and Priyom Bose, PhD | Oct 1, 2024 | 2 min read
A novel sequencing-based method revealed chromosome-specific telomere lengths, challenging prior models.
Discover How Nanopore Sequencing Delivers More Insights into Cancer Genomics
Comprehensive Genomic Analysis Accelerates Cancer Research
Oxford Nanopore Technologies | Sep 17, 2024 | 1 min read
Sequencing advances deliver comprehensive insights into how genomic variation drives cancer initiation and progression.
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Tackling the Challenges of Metagenomics with Nanopore Sequencing
Oxford Nanopore Technologies | Aug 19, 2024 | 1 min read
Nanopore sequencing platforms provide researchers the freedom to rapidly sequence long microbial nucleic acid fragments in the field. 
Amino acid sequence presented on a computer screen as one-letter codes.
Revving the Motor: Full-Length Protein Sequencing with Nanopore Technology
Nathan Ni, PhD | Aug 12, 2024 | 4 min read
Jeff Nivala develops nanopore-based sequencing techniques to help advance proteomics. 
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Uncover Microbial Mysteries with Nanopore Sequencing
Oxford Nanopore Technologies | Jun 17, 2024 | 1 min read
Researchers use nanopore sequencing to advance microbiology and infectious disease research.
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Centromeres Mutate More Rapidly Than Expected
Kamal Nahas, PhD | May 30, 2024 | 4 min read
After sequencing centromeres in humans and other primates, researchers found that they vary greatly across species and potentially contribute to aging and disease.
An illustration of multicolored DNA bands on a gel after Sanger sequencing.
The Sequencing Revolution
The Scientist | Apr 24, 2024 | 1 min read
Learn how cutting-edge sequencing techniques accelerate basic and disease research.
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Making the Most of Multiomics Data with a Single Platform
Oxford Nanopore Technologies | Apr 18, 2024 | 1 min read
Researchers use nanopore sequencing to produce ultra-rich multiomics data for next-level human disease research.
The Evolution of Bats’ Super Immunity
Niki Spahich, PhD | Jan 10, 2024 | 4 min read
Researchers generated complete genomes of two important bat species and explored their immune- and cancer-related genes.
A vial labeled &ldquo;mRNA vaccine&rdquo; and a syringe on a blue background.
An Updated Approach to mRNA Vaccine Quality Assessment
Deanna MacNeil, PhD | Nov 13, 2023 | 3 min read
Researchers developed and validated a sequencing method for mRNA vaccines, moving the manufacturing field forward by linking established technologies with translational applications.
The illustration shows floating chromosomes with a Y-shaped chromosome in the foreground.
Closing the Gaps in the Human Genome: Why Y Was the Final Hurdle
Kamal Nahas, PhD | Aug 28, 2023 | 4 min read
For two decades, scientists struggled to fully sequence the Y chromosome. Finally, researchers have mapped its full length thanks to recent advances in sequencing technology.
Learn About Accessing Hidden Regions of the Human Genome
Overcoming Genomic Analysis Challenges for Cancer Research
Oxford Nanopore Technologies | May 2, 2023 | 1 min read
Researchers advance the potential of precision medicine with cutting edge sequencing technology.
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Genome Spotlight: Freshwater Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
Christie Wilcox, PhD | Oct 27, 2022 | 4 min read
A high school student uses crowdfunding to produce the first genome assembly for this popular aquarium species, underscoring the increasing feasibility of whole-genome sequencing.
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DNA Nanopore Sequencing Adapted for Protein Sequence Comparisons
Sophie Fessl, PhD | Feb 14, 2022 | 3 min read
Researchers link a stretch of DNA to a peptide of interest and measure current changes as the molecule is pulled by a helicase through a nanopore.
Illustration of a DNA-peptide conjugate molecule being pulled through a nanopore in a membrane.
Infographic: Reading Proteins with Nanopores
Sophie Fessl, PhD | Feb 14, 2022 | 1 min read
Adapting DNA nanopore sequencing to peptides allows researchers to identify single amino acid differences.
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Using Nanopores to Sense and Sequence Proteins
The Scientist | Aug 30, 2021 | 1 min read
Aleksei Aksimentiev and Stefan Howorka discuss challenges in amino acid sensing with nanopores and approaches to design efficient protein sequencing technology.
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Investigating Genetic and Epigenetic Landscapes with Long-Read Sequencing
The Scientist Creative Services Team in collaboration with Oxford Nanopore | Aug 13, 2021 | 1 min read
Matthew Naish will discuss what he learned about Arabidopsis thaliana centromeres from long-read sequencing experiments.
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Nearly Complete Human Genome Sequenced
Jef Akst | Jun 8, 2021 | 2 min read
In a preprint, researchers fill in some of the holes left in the first draft of the human genetic code, published at the turn of the century.
Pocket-Size Nanopore Device Sequences Entire Human Genome
Jim Daley | Jan 29, 2018 | 1 min read
MinION achieved the longest reads of DNA sequences to date. 
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