Sanger Sequencing Service

With 30 years of experience in DNA Sanger sequencing Microsynth has become one of the leading sequencing suppliers in Europe. Microsynth is proud to offer its customers a high-quality Sanger sequencing service. By having established Sanger sequencing labs in Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland, we can offer this service with unmatched speed and environmentally friendly pickup service in those countries. Microsynth's decentralized approach results in shorter sample shipment distances and consequently the predominant use of bicycle/train based courier logistics. 


The sequencing lab at Microsynth’s headquarter in Balgach, Switzerland is accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (STS 0429) and is further GMP certified by Swissmedic. Hence, beyond research applications Microsynth can also serve customers with higher requirements (e.g. working in a regulated environment).


Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) is emerging as an exceptionally powerful tool for rapidly unraveling the intricacies of genetic information contained within DNA, RNA or PCR amplicons.


Leveraging our deep expertise across multiple NGS platforms, with a particular focus on Illumina and ONT sequencing, Microsynth is proud to position itself as a respected and trusted service provider in this cutting-edge field.


Our expanding portfolio offers standard turnkey NGS services, allowing you to seamlessly outsource tasks from DNA/RNA isolation and library preparation to sequencing and advanced bioinformatics analysis. Our commitment to superior quality, fast turnaround times, competitive pricing, and exceptional customer support ensures the highest satisfaction of our valued customers.


For projects that require customized solutions, our team of NGS experts, composed of highly qualified Ph.D. scientists, is ready to provide personalized assistance. From initial consultation for experimental setup to real-time project updates and post-delivery support, we are dedicated to enhancing your experience every step of the way. Your success is our pride.

 


Amplicon Metagenomics - 16S/ITS

 
Use amplicon metagenomics to:
  • Explore the taxonomic community composition – bacteria or fungi – of your samples
  • Compare taxonomic shifts within an experimental setup
  • Optimize your next sampling experiment 


Amplicon Metagenomics - 16S/ITS

 
Use amplicon metagenomics to:
  • Explore the taxonomic community composition – bacteria or fungi – of your samples
  • Compare taxonomic shifts within an experimental setup
  • Optimize your next sampling experiment 

Considerations before starting a amplicon metagenomics project:

  • Scientific objective
  • Starting material & desired Services (Isolation to Bioinformatics)
  • Standard or custom Marker & Primer set
  • Amplicon length (suitable for Illumina short read Sequencing)
  • Sample complexity/Sequencing Depth
  • Experimental setup (amount of samples , Replicates, Conditions to compare)

Example projects using amplicon metagenomics:

  • Detect nutrition dependent gut bacterial community shifts
  • Investigate the genetic diversity of archaea in deep sea hydrothermal vent environments
  • Observe community shifts in a bioreactor setup
  • Characterize the fungi spores from air

Applications related to amplicon metagenomics:

  • Shotgun metagenomics
  • Shotgun metatranscriptomics