Environmental DNA, Microbiome & Metagenomics Research  

Empowering eDNA and Microbiome Research Through Rapid, High-Efficiency Sample Prep

Unlock high-sensitivity eDNA and microbiome insights from air, water, and complex matrices—faster and more accurately than ever before.

Breakthroughs in environmental DNA (eDNA), metagenomics, and microbiome research are reshaping our understanding of ecosystems and human health by revealing complex connections between microbes, the environment, and biological systems.

 

InnovaPrep’s technologies accelerate this progress with rapid, high-efficiency sample preparation from air, water, and other complex matrices. Our patented solutions enable efficient capture and recovery of microbial and viral genetic material, enhancing sensitivity in downstream genomic workflows and improving detection of low-abundance targets to generate actionable insights faster.

 

The Concentrating Pipette™ efficiently isolates viruses and microorganisms from challenging fluid samples like sludge, sewage, and surface water. This gentle, effective concentration method enhances the resolution and depth of genomic analyses—including qPCR and next-generation sequencing (NGS)—delivering deeper, more reliable results and insights. 

 

AirPrep™ Samplers provide efficient collection of airborne eDNA and bioaerosols, ensuring reliable target recovery in various environments —delivering the speed and sensitivity needed to address today's urgent scientific and societal challenges.

applications & uses
Research Highlights

Concentrating Pipette™ Performance with Sequencing Methods for Wastewater-Based Epidemiology Variant Tracking
 “Innovaprep ultrafiltration (following solids removal) had the highest sequencing sensitivity and richness, resulting in the successful assembly of most near-complete human virus genomes.”
Research Highlights

Field-Deployable Methods Reveals New Insights into Coral Reef and Mangrove Habitat Health
The Concentrating Pipette was among the systems that made sample handling in the field possible. In this study, the Concentrating Pipette concentrated multiple 1 Liter samples down to approximately 300 microliters in less than 10 minutes each – providing an average 3000 X concentration factor.
Research Highlights

Monitoring the Air of Hospital Environments Reveals Vast Bacterial Species
An AirPrep™ sampler was used to collect samples from various areas of a hospital, including patient rooms in a COVID-19 ward during the pandemic and detecting a vast number of bacterial species. “This efficient sampling method improves understanding of hospital air quality, potential transmission routes, and infection control measures. Ultimately, it contributes to enhanced safety for both patients and staff in healthcare settings.”

What sets us apart

Rugged portability

Lightweight and field ready to withstand extreme environments. 

Streamlined Workflows

Simple workflow with consistent, reliable results. 

Versatile Applications

Ideal for broad range of samples, targets and use cases.

InnovaPrep ultrafiltration (following solids removal) had the highest sequencing sensitivity and richness, resulting in the successful assembly of most near-complete human virus genomes.

Jiang et Al.

University of California, Berkeley 

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