Our science

Nahibu combines laboratory expertise, shotgun metagenomic sequencing and bioinformatics to analyze the gut microbiome.

Methodology

  • A sampling kit designed to preserve DNA during transport.
  • Shotgun sequencing of DNA present in the sample.
  • Bioinformatics pipelines based on reference tools.

Shotgun sequencing

Shotgun sequencing analyzes all the DNA present in a sample and provides a broader view than targeted approaches such as 16S. The aim is to produce reliable, reproducible and interpretable results.