Assembling animal genomes using long nanopore sequencing reads
From studying evolution to advancing breeding and conservation efforts, researchers around the world have greatly enhanced our understanding of many animal genomes. Despite this, a large amount of animal genomes remain incomplete, due to limitations in traditional sequencing technologies.
Using nanopore technology, regions that are especially difficult to access, such as repetitive regions and structural variants, can be accurately resolved, enabling the assembly of high-quality, highly contiguous animal genome. We can build upon this knowledge and take our understanding of these genomes even further.
Read this workflow to learn more about how nanopore sequencing can be used for animal genome assembly.
More resources:
- Animal sequencing & research
- New insights into large genomes white paper
- ORG.one: a new programme to support biodiversity
- Applying portable nanopore sequencing technology to the conservation of the critically endangered kākāpō
- Structural variation white paper
- Online event: Closing the gaps in plant and animal genomes
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