Plasmidsaurus provides high-speed, publication-grade sequencing services for plasmids, RNA, amplicons, and genomes. The company simplifies complex sequencing workflows by offering an end-to-end service that includes sample submission and advanced bioinformatics tools. This outsourcing model allows researchers to focus on core scientific discovery without capital investment in sequencing hardware.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Traditional Sanger sequencing methods often require primer walking and can struggle with repetitive sequences, GC-rich regions, and structural variations in plasmids and long PCR products. These limitations can lead to incomplete or inaccurate sequence data, delaying research and development. Furthermore, conventional workflows often involve time-consuming minipreps and oligo synthesis.
Solution
Plasmidsaurus provides next-generation sequencing services for complete and accurate characterization of plasmids, amplicons, and microbial genomes. The company's offerings include whole plasmid sequencing, amplicon sequencing, bacterial and yeast genome sequencing, and custom sequencing projects. Plasmidsaurus eliminates the need for primer design and synthesis, overcoming challenges associated with repetitive sequences and structural variations. The ZeroPrep service further streamlines workflows by allowing direct sequencing from liquid cultures or colonies, bypassing the miniprep step.
Target Audience
Plasmidsaurus serves academic and biotech researchers who require accurate and rapid genetic sequence data for plasmids, PCR products, and microbial genomes.
Features
- Whole plasmid sequencing for complete insert and backbone coverage without primer walking
- Amplicon sequencing for full-length coverage of PCR products, including a premium service for mixed populations
- Bacterial and yeast genome sequencing with high-accuracy genome assembly and annotation
- ZeroPrep service for direct sequencing from cultures or colonies, eliminating minipreps
- Custom sequencing services for protein engineering libraries and unknown mixtures
- Advanced bioinformatics analysis pipeline
- Rapid turnaround times with next-day results available