Services for Genomics & Metagenomics

What is a Genome Analysis Service and why should I use it?

Sequencing of complete genomes or metagenomes is becoming a standard approach in microbiology but bioinformatic analysis of primary genomic sequence information is still a sophisticated task. Powerful computer hardware is required for data processing and considerable experiences in bioinformatics is inevitable.

Already these two aspects represents a severe bottleneck and even potential solutions such as web-based or proprietary annotation systems are often unsatisfying. The third option, to build up your own in-depth competencies in bioinformatics, is often out of focus and would require time, money and manpower.

To close this gap, we offer processing of microbial genomic (closed and draft) and metagenomic raw data as a convenient service. This solution has multiple advantages for you:

You can focus on your scientific work as a microbiologist - no time and money must be invested to establish all the tools and technical knowledge required. Within few days you get the first feedback from us and with this the first view on your (meta)genome.

Like sending out DNA for sequencing, you can send us the sequence data you have received from your DNA sequencing facility. We will turn the cryptic data into usable (annotated) knowledge in a fast and efficient way. After finishing the analysis, all data are provided to you including an easy to use software tool that facilitates data exploration using your desktop system at home!