Boosting the Analytical Power of Metagenomics Studies with Long-Read Amplicons
IMGM Laboratories: First Service Provider to provide latest Roche 454 GS FLX+ software enhancements for advanced long read amplicon-based 16S rRNA Metagenomics Services
(PresseBox) - IMGM Laboratories, a genomic service provider based in Martinsried/Munich, Germany, uses Roche 454 next-generation sequencing systems and their highly experienced sequencing and bioinformatics staff to provide expert metagenomics services, with a focus on 16S rRNA sequencing. IMGM Laboratories announced today the availability of extra-long read 16S amplicon sequencing services using the latest GS FLX+ system version 2.9 software. The improved long amplicon sequencing performance offers researchers more accurate classification of organisms when profiling microbial community samples.
IMGM Laboratories has worked collaboratively with Roche over the last year to optimize long read sequencing results of 16S rRNA libraries on the 454 GS FLX+ system. As an early access customer of the latest software (Version 2.9), IMGM sequenced and analyzed multiple 16S amplicon libraries ranging from 650 ? 1,050 bp. The sequencing results showed increased performance, with modal read lengths ranging from 590 to 999bp respectively.
In applications like 16S metagenomics, longer read lengths directly translate into increased biological information content. Extended amplicon read lengths on the GS FLX+ system allow coverage of up to 6 variable regions of the 16S rRNA gene in a single read for more precise taxonomic assignment of organisms in complex microbial community profiling studies.
?During our cooperation with Roche 454 over the last year we had seen a steady improvement, but also had to recognize some limitations of the existing software for amplicon sequencing?, said Dr. Ralph Oehlmann, Director Business Development at IMGM Laboratories. ?Seeing the latest v2.9 software test results, I am extremely excited about the marked improvement in system performance and particularly with the long read lengths attained.?
About IMGM Laboratories GmbH
IMGM is one of Europe?s leading outsourcing companies, offering advanced genomic services tailored to the needs of customers from pharma, academia and biotech. IMGM was founded in 2001 and is located on the biotech campus Martinsried, close to Munich. IMGM gained wide acceptance for its excellent genome-wide gene expression analyses (microarrays) and focused gene expression studies (quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, qPCR). Expert bioinformatics and understandable reports add further value to these services. IMGM is currently expanding its Next Generation Sequencing (e.g. Metagenomics) and Pharmacogenetic Services.
IMGM is DakkS-accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 specifically including an accreditation for gene expression analysis using real-time PCR and microarray technologies. Furthermore, IMGM has been appointed as certified service provider for the Agilent DNA microarray platform and the Ion Torrent Personal Genome Machine (PGM) and is an Affymetrix authorized service provider for the DMET Plus Genotyping system.
For more information on IMGM's service portfolio, please visit www.IMGM.com.
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About IMGM Laboratories GmbH
IMGM is one of Europe?s leading outsourcing companies, offering advanced genomic services tailored to the needs of customers from pharma, academia and biotech. IMGM was founded in 2001 and is located on the biotech campus Martinsried, close to Munich. IMGM gained wide acceptance for its excellent genome-wide gene expression analyses (microarrays) and focused gene expression studies (quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, qPCR). Expert bioinformatics and understandable reports add further value to these services. IMGM is currently expanding its Next Generation Sequencing (e.g. Metagenomics) and Pharmacogenetic Services.
IMGM is DakkS-accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 specifically including an accreditation for gene expression analysis using real-time PCR and microarray technologies. Furthermore, IMGM has been appointed as certified service provider for the Agilent DNA microarray platform and the Ion Torrent Personal Genome Machine (PGM) and is an Affymetrix authorized service provider for the DMET Plus Genotyping system.
For more information on IMGM's service portfolio, please visit www.IMGM.com.
Datum: 22.07.2013 - 10:04 Uhr
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