n6™ Announces Strategic Partnership with SeqCenter to Deliver Unmatched Data Quality in Metagenomics

MILAN, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- n6 is proud to announce a strategic partnership with SeqCenter, who is launching a groundbreaking full-length 16S sequencing service at FEMS Micro. This collaboration leverages n6's iconPCR™ technology to empower researchers with superior data quality, reproducibility, and streamlined workflows, making advanced microbiome research accessible to all. n6 is excited to support SeqCenter in setting a new standard for microbiome analysis and to showcase the transformative potential of iconPCR in next-generation sequencing.

Why This Partnership Matters for Researchers

• Reduced Chimeras, Minimized Bias: iconPCR dramatically reduces chimeric sequences and amplification bias, delivering results that accurately reflect the microbial landscape of every sample.
• Full-Length 16S Resolution: Leveraging PacBio long-read sequencing, SeqCenter now offers species- and strain-level taxonomic resolution, far surpassing short-read methods.
• Consistent, Reproducible Results: Studies show iconPCR-prepared libraries retain more high-confidence reads, detect up to 10× more unique amplicon sequence variants (ASVs), and achieve tighter clustering in diversity analyses, demonstrating robust and reliable performance.
• Automated, Streamlined Workflow: With automated normalization and pooling, researchers simply send samples and receive actionable insights, reducing hands-on time and minimizing manual errors.
• Turnkey Solution: SeqCenter manages the entire process, from sample intake to comprehensive analysis, making advanced microbiome profiling accessible to all researchers.

A Partnership for All NGS Workflows
The n6 and SeqCenter collaboration is not limited to full-length 16S sequencing. Any next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflow where data quality is paramount can benefit from iconPCR's transformative capabilities—including metagenomics, environmental, clinical, and industrial applications.

Meet the Experts at FEMS Micro
Attendees of FEMS Micro are invited to visit SeqCenter at booth 31 to learn more about this innovative workflow and discover how n6 and SeqCenter are setting a new benchmark for data quality in microbiome research.

About SeqCenter
SeqCenter is a leading provider of next-generation sequencing services, specializing in many workflows, including microbial genomics and metagenomics. With a commitment to innovation and customer success, SeqCenter delivers comprehensive, reliable, and actionable insights for researchers worldwide.

About n6
n6 is a pioneering genomics platform company, revolutionizing sample preparation with iconPCR—the world's first real-time, per-well-controlled thermocycler. n6's mission is to empower researchers with the highest quality data, streamlined workflows, and reproducible results across all NGS applications.

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