RNA sequencing has often meant working from fragments. The PCR‑cDNA workflow enables full-length transcript sequencing, shifting from reconstruction to observation of RNA structure. https://bit.ly/4xfiwZ2

Revealing resistance, tracking outbreaks, and monitoring vaccine coverage in days instead of weeks. At #ESCMID, Jose Alexander shared how rapid microbial sequencing is supporting faster decisions for more effective infection control. https://bit.ly/4vW2WAi

At #NanoporeConf, Rowan shared the potential of Oxford Nanopore WGS for faster, more accurate cancer characterisation — including the possibility of detecting critical mutations missed by other methods & streamlining cancer identification. https://bit.ly/4aSqkX3

New FDA draft guidance states: short reads are no longer enough to ensure safe cell & gene QC. This blog explores how a single long Oxford Nanopore read QC test could provide more comprehensive insights to accelerate the development of safer therapies. https://bit.ly/4wsREDW

Portable yet powerful, MinION is ideal for labs looking for rapid results without compromise. Join our latest knowledge exchange to learn how real-time, portable sequencing can provide you with rapid results without compromise. Register here: https://bit.ly/4wl6Umy

Fragmented assays can create friction between R&D, development and QC. As cell and gene therapies move towards commercialisation, could a single platform bring multiple analytical assessments together within a single workflow? Learn more: https://bit.ly/3T4xnpB

Direct RNA offers a unique view of native RNA, but scaling experiments hasn’t been easy. Our new Direct RNA Barcoding Kit enables multiplexing, so you can run more samples and uncover RNA biology that single-sample studies miss. https://bit.ly/4aNcWn6

For 10+ years, short reads left the ocean's most dominant microbes unstudied. Now we can finally see them. Steven & the team used nanopore reads to assemble the ocean's most abundant "Ghost Taxa." The microbes, invisible for a decade, could also reflect the condition of the reef around them. #WYMM

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It's out! Excited to present the Great Barrier Reef Microbial Genomes Database (GBR-MGD), a comprehensive DB of 1000s of high-quality prokaryote, virus, plasmid, and chromosome-level eukaryote MAGs using Nanopore long reads. Subthreads incoming. Please share widely. 🙂 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Dr. Ahmad Abou Tayoun is leading efforts to streamline genomics research in the Middle East. Using Oxford Nanopore sequencing, his team studies multiple layers of complexity in one comprehensive approach, helping researchers reduce time and focus on discovery.

At #nanoporeconf, Luke Snell challenged a common assumption about metagenomics: detecting more doesn’t necessarily mean using more antibiotics. In his observations, clearer pathogen identification often enabled a more focused approach to antimicrobial use. https://bit.ly/4xz0lgZ

Generate comprehensive transcriptome profiles from bulk or single-cell populations to monitor off-target effects, confirm the integrity of therapeutic constructs, and verify fusion events or splicing patterns critical to product safety and efficacy. https://bit.ly/4vM7lGL

All the critical quality attributes. One run. One simplified protocol. Amanda Hughes' research explores how nanopore sequencing could transform mRNA therapeutics QC in GMP environments. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eVeZbp

At #nanoporeconf, Kimberley Billingsley shared how she and her team were amazed by the new cDNA kits, which almost double the transcript length of the previous kit. Watch the full talk here: https://bit.ly/4oRq00u

Oxford Nanopore technology has the potential to cut molecular testing from weeks to hours - while delivering more comprehensive insights. Hear Claire Attwooll and Rita Shannovich discuss the future potential of Adaptive Sampling for routine testing. https://bit.ly/4hcSPmh

David Thomas framed it clearly: insight without the ability to act has limits. Faster sequencing workflows (RUO) mean researchers can generate genomic data sooner and explore potential drivers of disease earlier. https://bit.ly/4esA4s9

Two DNA modifications. One method that can't tell them apart. Decades of research that may need a second look. New preprint out now using Oxford Nanopore sequencing to show what's been missing. Read here: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.07.08.736699v1

From outbreak response to routine pathogen identification, Martin McHugh shares how they’re moving beyond standard targeted sequencing, using metagenomic approaches to identify unexpected pathogens and resistance markers from a single sample. https://bit.ly/4os7Z8N

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Introducing the NEBNext® Companion Module for Oxford Nanopore Technologies Direct RNA Sequencing (https://nebiolabs.com/44H2sSN)! A single module with all recommended NEB reagents for direct RNA library prep using the SQK‑RNA004 protocol. @nanoporetech.com

Join our free webinar with @nanoporetech.com one of the EACR's industry partners! 📅 20 July 2026, 16:00 - 17:00 CEST 🌍 Zoom Learn more here: eacr.org/meeting/eacr...

The 2026 MacRobert Award winners have been announced - @nanoporetech.com have been awarded the UK's longest and most prestigious prize for engineering innovation. Their pioneering DNA sequencing technology could transform global health. Find out why: https://raeng.org.uk/macrobert-winner-2026

Rapid DNA sequencing breakthrough wins the 2026 MacRobert Award

Oxford Nanopore Technologies has won the UK's most prestigious prize for engineering innovation

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Oxford Nanopore Technologies has been named winner of the 2026 MacRobert Award, the UK's longest-running and most prestigious prize for engineering innovation, in recognition of its pioneering nanopore sequencing technology and its global impact. https://bit.ly/3RtKm3E

The world of sequencing just got smaller… PromethION 2 Integrated brings high-output, human-scale sequencing within reach of more labs. Run up to two independent PromethION Flow Cells with integrated onboard compute for real-time sequencing and analysis. https://bit.ly/4vGeurr

Victorian Clinical Genetics Services (VCGS) has achieved ISO 15189 accreditation for a whole genome sequencing workflow using Oxford Nanopore technology, bringing this approach into fully regulated clinical practice. Learn more: https://bit.ly/44jV53x

Join us on 16 July to see how multiomic nanopore sequencing combines DNA, RNA and epigenetic analysis on one platform — with new insights into Alzheimer's biomarker discovery and a new cDNA-PCR protocol for longer reads and accurate isoforms detection. https://bit.ly/3QyWVdH

Building chromosome-level genomes no longer needs to be complex or costly. With optimised error correction on Oxford Nanopore long reads, researchers can now achieve near telomere-to-telomere assemblies faster and with fewer resources. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vzj76A

Small box. Big capability. PromethION 2 Integrated is as powerful as it is streamlined. Designed to give more labs access to high-output sequencing, with high-performance onboard compute for real-time sequencing and analysis. See the performance data: https://bit.ly/44ttdKl

Short reads fragment the genomic picture. In the London Calling studio, Sebastian Lunke shares how they’re finally seeing the whole picture with long Oxford Nanopore reads.

Many RNAs originally annotated as non-coding may encode proteins, with signals found across UTRs and overlapping known ORFs. Mike Clark shares how Oxford Nanopore enables this kind of transcript-level insight. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3SgUa19

Every cancer insight you can imagine, & then some. A cancer-free future starts with a transformative view of the methylome, genome, & transcriptome – all from a single platform. With our unique multiomics toolkit, never see cancer the same way again. https://bit.ly/49My50k