Microbiome & community profiling
Marker-gene and targeted community surveys for bacteria, fungi, and eukaryotes (16S, ITS, 18S, COI, custom targets).
Amplicon sequencing →Choose the right sequencing service for your research
MR DNA supports a wide range of next-generation sequencing workflows—amplicon, shotgun, genomes, RNA, and targeted methods. This page is designed to help you quickly find the right path and get a quote.
Common study types
Microbiome • Genomes • RNA
Platforms
Illumina • PacBio • Ion
Support
Bioinformatics options
Explore services by outcome
Start with your research goal. Each service below routes to the detailed page with sample requirements, turnaround, and deliverables. Pricing is being refreshed site-wide—request a quote for current pricing.
Shotgun metagenomics
Functional and taxonomic profiling from total community DNA; supports gene/pathway insights and deeper resolution.
Metagenome sequencing →
Use when function matters
Whole genome sequencing
Isolate genomes and larger eukaryotic genomes—ideal for strain comparison, annotation, and variant discovery.
Genome sequencing →Transcriptome & RNA-seq
Gene expression and activity profiling (RNA-seq, transcriptomes, metatranscriptomes). Great for mechanism and response studies.
Transcriptome sequencing →Targeted & enrichment sequencing
Focused sequencing when you know the region(s) of interest—panels, enrichment, and custom targets.
Targeted sequencing →Epigenetics & methylation
Bisulfite sequencing and related methylation workflows for regulation, imprinting, and epigenomic studies.
Bisulfite sequencing →
Methylation-focused
Not sure what you need?
If you tell us your sample type, number of samples, and the question you’re trying to answer, we’ll recommend the best approach (amplicon vs shotgun vs genome vs RNA) and provide a quote.
- Microbiome composition → amplicon
- Functional potential → shotgun metagenomics
- Strain/genome variation → whole genome
- Gene expression/activity → RNA / metatranscriptome
What to include in a quote request
Copy/paste this list into your email or quote form:
- Sample type (e.g., stool, soil, water, isolate)
- Number of samples
- Organism/community type (if known)
- Desired output (composition, function, expression, variants)
- Any timeline requirements
- Whether you need extraction and/or bioinformatics
Bioinformatics support
Need interpretation, publication-ready outputs, or custom reporting? MR DNA offers bioinformatics services for most datasets.
Standard analysis
Typical deliverables include taxonomic summaries, supporting files, and optional diversity metrics where appropriate.
Explore bioinformatics →Advanced / custom analysis
Custom pipelines, special visualizations, manuscript-ready reporting, and project-specific requirements.
Request a quote →Ready to run your study?
Use the quote form for current pricing and turnaround. We’ll help you pick the right service and workflow.