DNA sequence is pleased to announce its collaboration with EYDAP
DNASequence is pleased to announce the launch of a new water Biomonitoring pilot project in collaboration with EYDAP. The application, which focuses on the detection of somatic coliphage viruses in non-treated water, is aligned with the new requirements on water safety as defined by the revised EU (2020/2184) drinking water directive and constitutes the first such application for Greece.
DNA Sequence is delighted to announce its collaboration with Xplore Entertainment Center in Golden Hall
Dna Sequence SRL is pleased to announce the realization of biosafety audit with metagenomics at the Xplore Entertainment Center in Golden Hall. Our Company would like to thank the management and staff of the Xplore and Golden Hall for the trust shown in our technology and our qualified staff.
DNA Sequence awarded as top Genomics Solutions Provider in EUROPE/UK 2022 by Life Sciences Review
DNA Sequence is pleased to announce its recognition as Company Of The Year and Top Genomics Solution Provider in Europe and UK, awarded by the internationally renowned magazine Life Sciences Review. This honour fills us not only with gratitude but, most importantly with responsibility for the future path and goals of the company. https://www.lifesciencesreview.com/dnasequence
DNA sequence is pleased to announce its collaboration with the ICU Department of “Evangelismos” Hospital.
For the first time in Greece, Metagenomics analysis will be applied for the purpose of nosocomial infection mapping. The project will be realized in collaboration with the School of Medicine of UOA and specifically with the laboratory of Prof. Dr. Lagiou and Assistant Prof. Dr. Magiorkinis. We would like to thank Prof. Dr. Kotanidou, i.e. the project lead, for the trust and collaboration, as well as the President of the UOA School of Medicine Prof. Dr. Gerasimos Siasos
In the curent edition of Days of art :DNA sequence applied the Archaeogene technology in the service of the protection of cultural heritage.
The current edition of Days of Art in Greece, presents the Archaeogene technology, which was developed by the high-tech company DNASequence and allows the study of deterioration and the reveal of the microbial biodiversity, to protect cultural heritage and works of art. DNASequence applied the Archaeogene technology for the first time at the Holy Church of the Resurrection in Jerusalem. A similar case is the Eupalineo Trench in Samos, one of the most important projects in the history of construction engineering, designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
DNA Sequence is delighted to announce its cooperation with National Gallery
DNA SEQUENCE, with a sense of responsibility and respect, listening to the needs in the field of the conservation of cultural goods and our cultural heritage in general, is pleased to announce the realization of a project, in collaboration with the Conservation Department of the National Gallery, on the study of the identification of microbial diversity in a cultural asset, and specifically in a work by Konstantinos Maleas (1879-1928). DNA Sequence, on samples obtained in a non-invasive way, carried out an analysis of the microbial footprint on the surface of the work, using metagenomic and bioinformatics methods. The generated results of the metagenomic analysis of the samples taken provide an insight into the microbial footprint of the panel. The results of the analyses provided us with information to enable the assessment of the microbial status of the project, the correlation of the microbial biodiversity developed between the different surfaces and the definition of a biological reference point as a comparison of future samples taken from the same panel after the restoration works. DNA SEQUENCE would like to thank the National Gallery for their trust and cooperation.
Βiosafety audit at the Athens Naval Hospital by DNA Sequence SRL
DNA Sequence SRL is pleased to announce the realization of a Biosafety audit with Metagenomics at the Athens Naval Hospital. The audit and sampling was carried out with great success in catering areas. Our company would like to thank the management and staff of the Athens Naval Hospital, for the cooperation and the trust shown in our technology and our qualified staff.
DNA Sequence in the 2nd International Conference on “Transdisciplinary Multispectral Modelling and Cooperation for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage. Rebranding the World in Crisis through Culture”
DNA Sequence is pleased to announce its participation in the 2nd International Conference on “Transdisciplinary Multispectral Modelling and Cooperation for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage. Rebranding the World in Crisis through Culture“. DNA Sequence presented at the Conference its innovative technologies for the protection of the world’s cultural heritage. Τhe company’s scientific team also presented the work and results on “Archaeogenomics for the microbiota characterization of the Holy Aedicule, of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem“.
DNA Sequence in the 2nd Greek-Chinese International Conference on Environment and Culture
DNA Sequence is pleased to announce its participation in the 2nd Greek-Chinese International Conference on Environment and Culture, which will be held digitally from 17-19 September 2021. The 2nd International Conference (https://shap-conference.com) is one of the activities of the “Sino-Hellenic Academic Project” of the Hellenic Culture Research Centre, the Yellow River Culture Research Centre in Greece and the Collaborative Innovation Centre for Yellow River Culture and Sustainable Development. At the conference, the results of the application of the unique technology of DNA Sequence Archaeogene, which was applied in collaboration with Professor Ioannis Lyritzis, will be presented on archaeological finds from the Mycenaean settlement at Kastrouli in Fokida. More specifically, through the publication “Whole Genome Sequencing Approach Revealed Microbial Species in Mycenaean Period Associated Residual Plant Biomass: First Results“, new technologies for sequencing microbial DNA from archaeological finds will be presented that can provide valuable information for Αrchaeometry. The Conference is under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Culture and Sports, the Region of Central Greece, the Municipality of Delphi and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Hellenic Republic. In addition, it is officially supported by the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, many Greek and foreign Universities, the Hellenic Pharmaceutical Association and other organizations.
Cooperation of Constrat and DNA Sequence for Water Biomonitoring
Safe and readily available water is important for public health, whether it is used for drinking, domestic use, food production or other purposes. Improved water supply and sanitation in drinking and wastewater treatment plant network, and better management of water resources, can enhance a country’s economic growth. Therefore, the detection and monitoring of all factors, infectious or not, is necessary to ensure public health as well as to improve the supply of high quality water. CONSTRAT LTD is a company focused on water and wastewater industry. The use of state-of-the-art metagenomics and bioinformatics technologies by DNA Sequence SRL Hellas is applicable, inter alia, to the bio-monitoring of drinking water supply systems and biological treatment plants. The cooperation agreement between the two companies is the beginning for the application of innovative bio-monitoring technologies in water supply systems and wastewater treatment plants throughout the country. The pilot – project started with two drinking water supply systems and two biological treatment plants in Aigio, Achaia and Aghios Nikolaos, Crete. The implementation process includes: -the design and development of sampling procedures -the design and elaboration of the isolation and analysis of the genetic material (DNA) of the samples – bioinformatics analysis of the data -the interpretation of the extracted results and their distribution to the stakeholders The sampling took place in April 2021 by specialized personnel of DNA Sequence and Constrat with guidance at the sampling points by personnel of the municipalities of Aigio and Aghios Nikolaos respectively. For the water supply network, water samples were collected from representative points throughout the network “from source to tap” (boreholes, tanks, settlements’ faucets), while for the biological treatment plant water samples were collected from its entrance and exit to the unit, as well as from all the intermediate stages of treatment. The samples were transferred to the DNA Sequence laboratory where the genetic material (DNA) for each sample was isolated and sequenced. Laboratory analysis of all samples was based on WGS (Whole Genome Sequencing) and 16S rRNA technology which are important tools for the determination of microbial communities in water and wastewater. DNA sequencing was performed using Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) nanofilm technology. The large volume of data (raw data) was processed and analyzed through the company’s bioinformatics platform so that the results are available for quality evaluation. At the end of the procedures, all the information about the project implementation process was communicated to the interested parties via a report. The results were then presented to the stakeholders with the help of a user-friendly online interactive platform, in which the user can navigate and explore the microbial biodiversity that characterizes the sampled point as well as get informed about the detected species (pathogenicity, biofilm formation trend, etc.). Constrat in turn, utilizing the produced results will reinforce and specialize its services in the field of water supply and wastewater systems. Regarding the results of the analysis, the quality of water reaching the consumer, the effectiveness of chlorination in selected points of the water network, the possibility of sludge bulking occurrence which is caused by the excessive growth of filamentous bacteria extending outside the flocs resulting in decreasing the wastewater treatment efficiency and deteriorating the water quality in the effluent, the comparison of the efficiency between the conventional activated sludge systems and the membrane bioreactors (MBR) methods, were also assessed. Conventional monitoring methods that target selected, well characterized microorganisms, in addition to the longer time required to yield results, exclude microorganisms that either cannot be cultured or do not pose a high health risk (e.g. unspecified or minor infectivity and/or pathogenicity). The complete metagenomics analysis, offered by DNA Sequence, enables the whole genome of all the microorganisms present in a sample to be sequenced, while through bioinformatics analysis it can distinguish species at strain level and even identify known genes for resistance to antibiotics. Therefore, the ability to detect the entire microbial spectrum in water and wastewater using methods of metagenomics technology comes to complement the already implemented necessary controls to ensure water high quality and safety. The result is to strengthen and expand the ability to make timely decisions where this is deemed appropriate not only to ensure public health but also the proper maintenance and performance of water supply facilities and wastewater treatment plants.
