Loop Genomics Long Read Microbiome Sequencing Service

Loop Genomics has launched a new service for linked read microbiome sequencing for studies with large cohorts. For labs running at least 200 to 1,000 samples, Loop is offering 16S sequencing at a price between $38 and $20 per sample, depending on volume. Loop generates long reads using Illumina's short-read sequencing platform. The firm said it can deliver 40-fold lower error rates and can eliminate false positives, delivering species- and sometimes strain- level taxonomy.