Oxford Nanopore Archives - Page 2 of 2 - Astrobiology

Schematic representation of the end-to-end procedure. (a) ISO-5 clean room maintenance: Before any experimental setup, the working table, inside wall panels and equipment were sprayed with 70% isopropyl alcohol and Chemgene HLD4L. The space was thoroughly wiped using sterile cleanroom wipes. (b) Graphical representation of the DNA extraction and analysis procedure, from 500 mg of MMS-2 sample. The obtained DNA can be directly fed to the nanopore sequencing instrument or, alternatively, be used for DNA mass quantification if the concentration is above 10 pg/µl. -- University of Aberdeen

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Tricorder Tech: A New Way To Test For Life On Mars

by Keith CowingNovember 27, 2023November 27, 2023

Space scientists have discovered a new process to test for life on Mars and on Earth, using cutting-edge technology to sequence DNA using the tiniest possible sample of DNA mass.

The microfluidic chip with an integrated solid-state nanopore. (a) The Z-shaped microfluidic channel is shown in blue. Three fluidic reservoirs are used for buffer and analyte introduction into the microfluidic channel, with the nanopore integrated beneath the central reservoir (number 2). During the experiment, analyte solution is introduced into the central reservoir and voltage is applied across the microfluidic channel and nanopore. (b) SEM cross-section of the microfluidic channel with the integrated micropore and nanopore in the top layers of the chip. (c) Photograph of the assembled device. -- NASA NTRS

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Tricorder Tech: Life Detection Technology – Development of Solid-State Nanopore

by Keith CowingFebruary 27, 2020June 30, 2024

Biomarkers collected from past and present life on Earth are a central guide in the development of flight-ready technologies designed to search for life on other planets and moons. Data […]

The microfluidic chip with an integrated solid-state nanopore. (a) The Z-shaped microfluidic channel is shown in blue. Three fluidic reservoirs are used for buffer and analyte introduction into the microfluidic channel, with the nanopore integrated beneath the central reservoir (number 2). During the experiment, analyte solution is introduced into the central reservoir and voltage is applied across the microfluidic channel and nanopore. (b) SEM cross-section of the microfluidic channel with the integrated micropore and nanopore in the top layers of the chip. (c) Photograph of the assembled device. -- NASA NTRS

Biochemistry & Organic Chemistry, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Exploration Gear & Tech, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Missions & Hardware, Nanotechnology & SynBio, Status Report, Tricorders & Sensors

Tricorder Tech: Development Of Solid-State Nanopore Technology For Life Detection

by Keith CowingApril 28, 2017June 30, 2024

Introduction: Biomarkers for life on Earth are an important starting point to guide the search for life elsewhere. However, the search for life beyond Earth should incorporate technologies capable of […]

The ONT MinION MK1B performing a calibration test on Hut Point Peninsula - PubMed

Analog Studies, Arctic / Antarctic / Alpine, Away Teams & Field Reports, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiology & Virology, Missions & Hardware, Nanotechnology & SynBio, Status Report, Tricorders & Sensors

Tricorder Tech: Real-Time DNA Sequencing in the Antarctic Dry Valleys Using the Oxford Nanopore Sequencer

by Keith CowingMarch 22, 2017January 4, 2025

The ability to sequence DNA outside of the laboratory setting has enabled novel research questions to be addressed in the field in diverse areas, ranging from environmental microbiology to viral […]