What is Oxford Nanopore?

Oxford Nanopore Technologies develops and markets nanopore sequencing technology. This technology is used for real-time, long-read sequencing of DNA and RNA. It works by passing a strand of DNA or RNA through a tiny pore (nanopore) and measuring the change in electrical current as each base passes through the pore. This allows for the identification of the sequence of the DNA or RNA molecule. Common applications include genomics, transcriptomics, epigenetics, and diagnostics, with uses ranging from identifying pathogens to understanding gene expression.