MicrobioSeq, microbial genomics division of CD Genomics, recently announced viral metagenomics services, which can help scientists study viruses efficiently and easily by utilizing the next-generation sequencing technology, coupled with comprehensive bioinformatics analysis.
Viral metagenomics is the application of environmental genomics in viruses, which requires a combination of innovative technologies such as virus manipulation, random PCR, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and long-read sequencing. Commonly used sequencing platforms for viral metagenomics include Illumina HiSeq/MiSeq, PacBio RS II, and Nanopore SMRT instruments. The technical route includes sample preparation, virus particle enrichment, DNA library construction, sequencing and bioinformatics analysis.
Viral metagenomics expands the current knowledge about virus-host interactions by revealing genes that may allow viruses to manipulate the host in unexpected ways. Discovering the inherent potential of viruses through viral metagenomics can help advance a wide range of disciplines including evolutionary biology, pathogen monitoring, and biotechnology. In addition, functional viral metagenomics can serve as a platform for discovering more useful enzymes. With the continuous improvement of viral gene annotation, the discovery of important enzymes will greatly increase.
Advantages of CD Genomics’s viral metagenomics services
1.Almost all known and new viruses in the sample can be analyzed using high-throughput sequencing and random PCR.
2.CD Genomics provides comprehensive information on the biodiversity, taxonomy, and function of viruses in the sample.
3.The scientists here can systematically analyze and identify viruses which are too scattered or rare in the sample.
