Our services

We offer support for molecular diagnostics and characterisation of a wide variety of sample types and sources. Leveraging our extensive experience, we routinely and successfully extract and sequence DNA or RNA from the most difficult of samples.

We offer a wide range of molecular services, from training and public engagement through to rapid commercial diagnostics, both clinical and environmental.

Our applications include:

• Birdstrike – comprehensive forensic identification (molecular and morphological) of bird remains following collisions with aeroplanes or windfarms.
• Wildlife protection – identification of endangered and protected species, both wild fauna and flora
• Species confirmation – accurate identification of species, fauna or flora. For example for auction houses, specialist animal or plant breeders
• Food contamination analysis – Identifying unknown, unwanted, or unexpected ingredients
• Food quality and safety – Confirm food products are as stated
• Environmental monitoring for pests or invasive species
• Environmental habitat quality assessments – through identification of key indicator species we can help characterise habitat health
• Bespoke identification and characterisation of 'unknown' fauna or flora

Our Sequencing Equipment Includes:

ONT GridION, for long-read, Direct RNA and High throughput sequencing (H​TS).​​

Illumina MiSeq for HTS​ of small genomes or amplicons

ONT MinION and Flongle, for long-read, direct RNA and high throughput sequencing in the field.

Illumina NextSeq550 for HTS of small genomes or amplicons.​​

Applied Biosystems 3730XL, for Sanger sequencing, ​Microsatellites or SNP analysis.