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Microbial sequencing services

From raw reads to actionable microbial insights

Custom, reproducible bioinformatics support for microbiology laboratories, public-health teams and researchers working with isolate, metagenomic and targeted sequencing data.

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QC, taxonomic confirmation, typing, AMR screening and phylogenetic interpretation tailored to your question.

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Documented Nextflow, WDL, R, Python and Linux workflows that can be reviewed, rerun and transferred.

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Practical troubleshooting for microbial WGS, AMR surveillance, outbreak analysis and assay-development projects.

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A clear path from sequencing data to interpretation

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Connect genomic findings with laboratory, phenotypic and epidemiological context.

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Provide reproducible files, concise reports, figures and recommendations for next steps.

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Expert Commentary Articles

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Parasitology · Molecular diagnostics

Cyclospora cayetanensis: Transmission, Clinical Testing and Food Detection

A laboratory-focused overview of specimen collection, microscopy, molecular detection, intermittent shedding and testing of fresh produce.

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qPCR · Troubleshooting

Common Causes of False-Positive PCR and QuantStudio Results

A structured guide to contamination, primer-dimers, nonspecific amplification, plate errors, optical artefacts and analysis settings.

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