Recent advancement in single-cell sequencing based technologies allow the assignment of functional roles to members of mixed microbiome samples. We use targeted single-cell sequencing to isolate individual cells from samples for genome sequencing and apply to targeted studies of microorganisms causing diseases or found in natural environment.
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Microorganisms found in the natural environment can significantly affect the ecosystem. The human body can also be viewed as an environment inhabited by a collection of diverse microorganisms, which play a critical role in determining a person's health condition. Single-cell genomics of mixed microbiome samples has greatly accelerated the human microbiome research, and it provides access to individual microbial genomes without the requirement of microbial cultivation. It has led to the discovery of microorganisms with novel metabolic features, or even an alternative genetic code. To better determine which cells are to be sequenced, targeted cell capture is becoming a highly attractive alternative for studying environmental microbes and human microbiome.
There are several methods for identity-based targeting of populations, such as FACS, PCR screening and function-driven or activity-driven approaches. For example, PCR screening of amplified single cell genomes by targeting marker genes (e.g. 16S/18S rRNAs or customer-specified protein-coding genes) enables individual cell analysis in complex environmental or clinical samples. Antibodies are also generally used to isolate cells of interest based on cell-surface markers. We can design the optimal targeted call capture scheme for your specific microbial single-cell sequencing projects.
Our bioinformatics analyses generally include Data preprocessing, genome assembly, genome quality control and comparative genomics analysis, which can be customized to your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us.
Bioinformatics Analysis | Details |
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Data Pre-processing | Read quality assessment, sequence trimming and filtering using tools like Trim and Quality Filter |
Genome Assembly | Genome assembly using tools like SPAdes and IDBA-UD |
Genome Quality Control | Assessing the quality and continuity of assembled genome using tools like CheckM and Anvi'o |
Comparative Genomics Analysis | Phylogenetic analysis, variant calling (SNP/InDel/SV) and annotation, developmental genetics, etc. |
Sampling kits: we provide a range of microbial sampling kits for clients, including MicroCollect™ oral sample microbial collection products and MicroCollect™ stool sample collection products.
Deliverables: raw sequencing data, PCR screening results, assembled and annotated sequences, quality-control dashboard, and the customized bioinformatics report.
Please submit a detailed description of your project. We will provide you with a customized project plan to meet your research requests. You can also send emails directly to info@cd-genomics.com for inquiries.
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