Unveiling the Microbial Universe
Explore the genetic makeup of entire microbial ecosystems with our advanced analysis services.
Our Metagenomics Capabilities
Metagenomics goes beyond traditional genomics by studying the collective genetic material of an entire community of microorganisms. Rather than focusing on individual organisms, it provides a holistic view of microbial diversity, function, and interaction.
Microbial Diversity Analysis
Characterize the "who is there" in your sample. We provide comprehensive analysis of species composition, richness, and evenness.
- Data Quality Control and Preprocessing
- Taxonomic Classification and Identification
- Alpha and Beta Diversity Analysis
- Community Structure and Phylogenetic Analysis
Whole Genome Shotgun (WGS) Analysis
Go deeper than just species identification. WGS analysis reveals the functional potential of the microbial community.
- De novo Assembly and Annotation of Metagenome-Assembled Genomes (MAGs)
- Identification of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes
- Variant Identification within microbial populations
- Generation of non-redundant gene catalogs
Functional Enrichment & Comparative Analysis
Understand what the microbial community is capable of doing. We identify key metabolic pathways and compare functional profiles across different sample groups.
- Gene Ontology (GO) and Pathway Analysis (KEGG, etc.)
- Differential Abundance Analysis of species and genes
- Comparative analysis of functional annotations between samples
Our Metagenomics Analysis Workflow
Data Quality Control
Comprehensive QC including adapter trimming, quality filtering, and host DNA removal.
Taxonomic Profiling
Identification and quantification of microbial taxa using reference databases.
Functional Annotation
Prediction of gene functions and metabolic pathways from assembled contigs.
Statistical Analysis & Reporting
Differential abundance testing, multivariate analysis, and comprehensive reporting.
Begin Your Journey into the Microbial Universe
Contact us to discover how our metagenomics analysis can bring a new dimension to your research.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our metagenomics services and processes.
We can analyze a wide variety of sample types including:
Stool, saliva, skin swabs, tissue biopsies
Soil, water, air filters, sediment
Fermented foods, crops, livestock samples
Bioreactors, wastewater, production samples
Recommended sequencing depth depends on your research goals:
We have specialized protocols for challenging samples:
Rigorous quality control and contamination detection algorithms
Comprehensive analysis of extraction and sequencing controls
Advanced statistical methods to identify and remove contaminants
Optimized DNA extraction protocols for low biomass samples
Taxonomic Databases
- SILVA, Greengenes, RDP for 16S analysis
- NCBI RefSeq and GenBank
- GTDB for genome-based taxonomy
- Custom curated databases available
Functional Databases
- KEGG, MetaCyc, and GO databases
- CAZy for carbohydrate-active enzymes
- CARD for antibiotic resistance genes
- VFDB for virulence factors
Note: Turnaround time starts from data receipt. Large projects or additional custom analyses may require additional time.