At GenoScreen, we harness the power of RNA-Seqto identify, quantify, and interpret gene expression in your cells, tissues, or model organisms. This approach uncovers the molecular mechanisms at play under different experimental conditions, an invaluable tool for basic research, biotherapy development, and biotechnological process optimization.
What is transcriptomics and why study it?
Transcriptomics determines which genes are actively expressed, to what extent under specific conditions. With high-throughput sequencing technologies, it provides a comprehensive and quantitative view of gene activity in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms.
Today, transcriptomics is one of the most powerful methods to understand cellular responses to stress, treatments, environmental changes, or developmental stages.
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Our RNA-Seq applications
Our services cover all transcriptomic analysis needs:
- Differential expression analysis between conditions or treatments
- Transcript abundance quantification (mRNA)
- Functional gene annotation
- Detection of single nucleotide variants (SNPs) from transcripts
- Multi-omics integration with genomic or metagenomic data
Want to focus on a few genes of interest? We also offer targeted quantification via RT-qPCR, a fast, economical solution.
Assistance in developing the experimental plan and sequencing strategy
Two methods are used to enrich the RNA fraction of interest (mRNA) prior to cDNA synthesis and library preparation:
- From total eukaryotic RNA: Capture of mRNAs by their polyA tail
- From total prokaryotic or eukaryotic RNA: Depletion of rRNA through capture by complementary probes. Enrichment of samples in mRNA
Comprehensive processing of sequencing data
Differential expression analysis
Functional enrichment analysis
Interactive reports for intuitive exploration of your data:
- Dynamic visualisations (graphs, tables)
- Filtering and sorting tools to target genes or metabolic pathways of interest
Interpretation of results and personalised support for independent use
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Understanding life at a higher level
Towards a more holistic view: metatranscriptomics
While transcriptomics focuses on the expression of genes in an organism or cell, metatranscriptomics goes further: it analyses all the RNAs present in a complex ecosystem (such as a microbiota), revealing which microbial functions are active at a given moment.
This approach makes it possible to identify key metabolic pathways in response to stress, treatment or environmental change.
Innovative multi-omic approach, combining metagenomics (which identifies the microbial species present) and metatranscriptomics (which reveals their functional activity).
Using this synergy, you can:
Understand which microbial functions are active in your ecosystem
Identify key metabolic pathways in response to stress or treatment. Study the effect of prebiotics, probiotics or other modulators on the gut or environmental microbiota.