Understanding molecular variation in the brain is key for our understanding of neurological disorders, yet current methods miss the mark. This case study highlights Jonathon Mill and team’s multiomic approach using #nanopore technology to characterise both epigenetic and transcriptional variation in the brain. It shares how nanopore technology enabled the characterisation and quantification of thousands of novel isoform transcripts (including 11 linked to Alzheimer’s disease), the identification of millions of CpG sites as well as the detection of DNA modification 5-hydroxymethylcytosine — a modification critical in regulating alternative splicing in neurons, but hard to differentiate using alternative methods1. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4gja3eX
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Biotechnology Research
Our goal is to enable the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere.
About us
Our goal is to enable the analysis of anything, anywhere, by anyone. We have developed the world’s first and only nanopore DNA and RNA sequencing platform. It’s a new generation of sequencing technology — the only one to offer: scalability to portable or ultra-high throughput formats, real-time data delivery, and the ability to elucidate rich biological data. We are aiming to disrupt the way that biological analyses are currently performed, and open up new applications that have a profound, positive impact on society. Our devices offer real-time analysis, for rapid insights, in fully scalable formats — from pocket to population scale — and the technology is being used in more than 100 countries worldwide. Founded in 2005 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford, the company now employs more than 600 people from multiple disciplines including nanopore science, molecular biology and applications, informatics, engineering, electronics, manufacturing and commercialisation. The management team, led by CEO Dr Gordon Sanghera, has a track record of delivering disruptive technologies to the market.
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- Biotechnology Research
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- 501-1,000 employees
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- Oxford
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- DNA sequencing and Next Generation Sequencing
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Bruce Ashford
Principal Linux Platform Engineer at Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc
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Jordan Herman
SVP, General Counsel at Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc
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Jonathan Ellard
Director, IT Programme Management at Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd
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Roger Pettett
VP Informatics, Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC
Updates
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Discover how Oxford #Nanopore sequencing is transforming pathogen surveillance in the food industry. In this case study, learn how researchers are utilising Oxford Nanopore technology to rapidly identify viral contamination — enabling farmers and food processors to take swift action to prevent outbreaks. Read here: https://bit.ly/3N3Uhaq
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"#Nanopore sequencing has advanced significantly...These high-quality (QV50+) and contiguous genomes provide unprecedented biological insight, even across challenging regions like repetitive elements and structural variants." Learn more 👇.
Fast and cost-effective long-read sequencing of microbial genomes. Long-read nanopore sequencing has advanced significantly. Using the latest Q20+ chemistry, high-quality bacterial genomes are obtainable without short-read or reference-based polishing. These high-quality (QV50+) and contiguous genomes provide unprecedented biological insight, even across challenging regions like repetitive elements and structural variants. In a recent co-authored publication in Nature Methods (https://hubs.li/Q02R2_CR0), we demonstrate how Oxford Nanopore Technologies enables this leap forward. At Clinical Microbiomics / CosmosID/ DNASense, our sample-to-answer workflows cover: - DNA extraction, library preparation, sequencing and quality control - de novo genome assembly, functional gene annotation and whole-genome classification - Structural variation analysis, including repetitive and mobile elements - Core genome SNP analysis for ultra-high resolution phylogenetic comparisons - Methylation pattern analysis - GRAS regulatory genomic reporting for probiotic strains Our genomics service offers fast turnaround time (down to 72 h) and unmatched accuracy, making it the ideal choice for research and regulatory applications. Contact us to learn how our long-read sequencing solutions can accelerate your microbial genomics research: https://hubs.li/Q02R2YD60
Oxford Nanopore R10.4 long-read sequencing enables the generation of near-finished bacterial genomes from pure cultures and metagenomes without short-read or reference polishing - Nature Methods
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The 2nd half of the #WYMM Tour kicks off today. Join us at an event near you to hear from local experts breaking new ground using #nanopore technology and discover what you've been missing. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eu2nuxta
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Capturing disease-associated variants and epigenetic modifications across the entire genome is vital for effective clinical research. However, legacy sequencing technologies have restricted variant detection to regions that can be amplified, missing potential variants of interest. Furthermore, methylation must be indirectly detected via lengthy methods such as bisulfite conversion, giving incomplete results. In this workflow, discover how long, native #nanopore reads enable comprehensive, direct detection of single nucleotide variants (SNVs), structural variants (SVs), short tandem repeat (STR) expansions, and methylation across the human genome — in a single sequencing run. Read here: https://bit.ly/4evnOWo
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I am more than delighted to welcome our new #PromethION #P2i from Oxford Nanopore Technologies in the Molecular Biology unit of #cgfl. P2i has been well received by its big brother #GridION. They get along very well and are already sequencing together, with the older one analyzing #methylation, and the younger one performing #adaptivesampling. We look forward to starting new research projects with our new friend.
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Hear how researchers from The Johns Hopkins University are using #PromethION to speed up their discovery process. With an easy-to-use interface — sequencing is made accessible to students and researchers — all in one platform that sits on your lab bench. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3B2LF0W
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We are collaborating with UMC Utrecht on a two-year project to sequence 1,000 genomes to expand our understanding of the causes of rare genetic diseases and cancer. The project also seeks to demonstrate the benefits of transitioning from exome sequencing to whole genome sequencing (WGS), which will provide richer and more comprehensive genetic data, as well as evaluate the potential of Oxford #Nanopore sequencing for future routine clinical use. What you're missing matters. #WYMM Read here: https://bit.ly/3TOOb1f
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Scott Hickey shares how #nanopore #multiomic sequencing revealed antibody isotypes and somatic mutations with a level of detail previously unattainable. Learn how this novel approach could transform understanding of the immune response. Read here: https://lnkd.in/ePVNTiJZ
The Nanopore Community Meeting 2024 in Boston unveils *'a new frontier -- multiomic single-molecule sensing'* of genomics
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Euan Ashley, a pioneer in precision medicine shares his vision for a future of medicine fueled by genomic data and artificial intelligence.
Chair, Stanford Department of Medicine, Author of The Genome Odyssey, Founder of biotechnology companies, Non-Executive Director AstraZeneca
One of the joys of my first few days as Chair of the Stanford Department of Medicine is learning about the amazing work of our faculty, staff, and trainees. A great example is The Doctor's Art, a podcast jointly hosted by oncologist tyler johnson and ophthalmologist Henry Bair. I have spent many hours listening to their relaxed and fascinating conversations with a wide variety of doctors. I love the mix of humanism in medicine and cutting edge science they explore with their guests. Recently, they were kind enough to have me on the show. True to form, they asked me several questions I have never been asked before on topics as diverse as artificial life support systems, heart transplantation, and the place of AI in medicine. Hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. https://lnkd.in/gNeNHyYR
Ep. 131: At the Edge of Precision Medicine | The Doctor's Art
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