- In April 2025, researchers leveraged Oxford Nanopore Technologies’ portable MinION sequencer as part of the Pgt MARPLE diagnostics platform for field-based identification of wheat stem rust lineages and fungicide resistance in East Africa. This rapid diagnostic approach enabled results in under 48 hours, reinforcing the utility of portable DNA sequencers in agricultural disease surveillance and showcasing the growing applicability of handheld sequencing in real-world environments
- In April 2025, Oxford Nanopore Technologies partnered with Cepheid to develop an integrated, automated sequencing workflow combining Cepheid’s GeneXpert sample prep systems with Oxford Nanopore’s portable sequencers. This collaboration aims to deliver same-day infectious disease diagnostics, enhancing rapid pathogen identification and supporting faster clinical decisions in decentralized settings
- In April 2025, Oxford Nanopore announced new enhancements to its multi‑omic sequencing platform during its “London Calling 2025” conference. These updates further streamline portable sequencing workflows and enable users to gather genomic, transcriptomic, and epigenomic data using a single portable device. This development underscores the market’s shift toward compact, multi-functional sequencing tools with broad application in research and diagnostics
