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.
How to choose a microbiome analysis
Compare the service as a whole: the sequencing method alone does not explain all differences between reports.
- What does the price include: sample return, report and consultation?
- What quality controls are applied, and how are results compared?
- Can you read a sample report and its interpretation limits?
- When does the turnaround start, and how can you contact support?