We’re an interdisciplinary team of microbiologists, bioinformaticians, and software engineers dedicated to deliver scientifically sound and actionable microbial community insights.
We can identify the microorganisms in various sample types like soil, water, and culture plates, their abundance to one another, and their functional capabilities.
Our expertise in biostatistics enables us to uncover associations about the relationship of microorganisms within a community and the delicate interplay between microbes and their environment over time.
We have expertise in data mining, data visualization, and cloud computing.
Our Services
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Study Design
Our technical experts would be happy to consult with you to help design your study to make sure it is robust, and will answer any questions that you may have.
Sample Extraction
We will discuss with you the best method of sample collection, preservation and shipping, based on your individual needs, and accept either raw samples or purified DNA. Our DNA isolation kits provide a powerful and convenient method to extract superior yields of high quality DNA from a wide range of sample types. Alternatively, we would be pleased to provide DNA/RNA extraction services.
Sequencing
Our expert technical staff will prepare and sequence Illumina MiSeq sequencing libraries from your samples. Our sequencing services include taxonomic marker-gene (16S, 18S and ITS) amplicon sequencing to identify which microbes are present and at what proportion, and shotgun metagenomic sequencing to identify the types and quantities of microbes and genes present in your samples. We can also sequence the RNA (metatranscriptome) or custom PCR amplicons of your favourite gene, and determine the identity of microbial isolates.
Bioinformatics
Whether you’ve sequenced your samples with us or not, our bioinformatics team can use our optimized marker-gene and metagenomic pipelines to analyze your data. We can provide in-depth or basic analyses and reports, based on your needs and questions. Our bioinformaticians can also work with you on custom workflows, including analysis of metatranscriptome data.
* See “What We Offer” for the details of our services. If you don’t see something you’re looking for in our standard offerings, get in touch with us to see if we can help you with customized solutions.