Shotgun & amplicon metagenomics added — subsidized partner rates now live

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Meet our partners

The Gateway is operated by Syntax of Life — and powered by a growing network of independent partners: university genomics centers, bioinformatics teams and biotech suppliers who deliver services through the platform on their own terms.

CAS-NGS

CAS-NGS

Limited-time subsidized rates

Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security (CAS-AFS)

University of Agriculture Faisalabad

An in-house genomics platform built to provide accessible, reliable and locally available sequencing and bioinformatics for Pakistani scientists — bridging the national gap in end-to-end genomics from sample preparation to interpretation, training and capacity building.

CAS-NGS

Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture & Food Security

University of Agriculture Faisalabad

Subsidized Sequencing Services

High-impact genomics at affordable research rates — in-house at UAF.

Limited-time subsidized rates — till 30 Dec 2026

Why in-house sequencing matters

A national scientific capability, not just a service.

1

Reduce delays

Faster sample processing and project turnaround within Pakistan.

2

Lower costs

Affordable research rates with reduced dependence on international outsourcing.

3

Protect resources

Local biological material, germplasm and pathogen data remain better protected.

4

Retain data ownership

Sequencing data and analysis outputs stay with Pakistani scientists and institutions.

5

Build expertise

Hands-on training develops local sequencing and bioinformatics capacity.

Our Samples. Our Data. Our Discovery.

Success stories

Proven genomics milestones from local capacity

Cotton genome

  • First locally adapted/developed cotton variety sequenced and assembled
  • Gap-free, high-quality genome assembly
  • Foundation for crop improvement and functional genomics

Hemp genome

  • Local hemp genomes successfully sequenced
  • Supports comparative genomics, breeding and trait discovery
  • Demonstrates capacity for non-model plant genomes

Microbial genomes

  • Microbial genomes successfully sequenced and assembled
  • High-quality, no-gap genome assemblies
  • Useful for pathogen surveillance, diagnostics and biodiversity

Subsidized rate cards

Introductory commercial rates

Free DNA extraction till 30 Dec 2026

Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)

Genome categorySize / coverageSubsidized rate (PKR)Includes
Microbial genomes≤ 10 Mb · 30–50× coveragePKR 25,000Genome assembly, annotation, QC report and phylogeny — free of cost
Small genomes≤ 1.0 GbPKR 50,000 – 100,000Sequencing only · advanced bioinformatics optional (+PKR 20,000–50,000)
Medium genomes≤ 2.0 GbPKR 100,000 – 200,000Sequencing only · advanced bioinformatics optional (+PKR 50,000–100,000)
Large genomes> 2.0 GbQuote-basedPriced by genome size, coverage and project scope

Transcriptome sequencing (RNA-seq)

ServiceRateNotes
RNA-seq (>12 samples)PKR 60,000 / sampleHigh-quality total RNA supplied by client
Downstream analysis+PKR 20,000 – 75,000RNA-seq, differential gene expression & functional analysis

Includes bioinformatics analysis, rRNA masking/subtraction, adapter removal, De novo transcriptome assembly, gene prediction, functional analysis (GO & KEGG) and expression analysis. RNA-stabilized tissue or fresh samples accepted — final quote depends on submission option and project scope.

Metagenomics

PackageOutput / samplesRateIncludes
Whole-genome shotgun3 Gb / samplePKR 75,000 / sampleSequencing output + taxonomic profiling & abundance (optional downstream analysis — functional annotation, resistome profiling: +PKR 10,000–30,000)
Amplicon metagenomics> 25 samplesPKR 25,000 / sample16S rRNA / ITS / 18S / COI (optional diversity & taxonomic analysis — ordination, differential abundance: +PKR 5,000–15,000)

Deep shotgun metagenomics, advanced functional profiling, resistome/virome analysis, MAG recovery and publication-level downstream analysis are charged separately.

Targeted sequencing — rapid & cost-effective

Plant clone / diversity

Intragenic detection · SNP identification · haplotyping

Targeted gene sequencing

Resistance genes · virulence genes · specific mutations

Genome-wide variant

SNP discovery · SV identification · genomic variation

Custom solution projects

ITS / 16S / COI · exome, GBS · CRISPR studies

PackageSamplesRateIncludes
Custom targeted sequencing> 50 samplesPKR 25,000 / samplePCR amplicon / target genes included (optional customized bioinformatics — variant calling, haplotyping, report: +PKR 5,000–20,000)

Rates are subsidized for a promotional period valid until December 30, 2026. Final pricing depends on genome size, number of samples, required depth/coverage or read count, and any additional downstream bioinformatics requested.

Complete service workflow

1 Consultation2 Sample QC3 Library preparation4 Sequencing5 Basecalling / QC6 Bioinformatics7 Report discussion

Integrated experimental and computational support under one platform — sample preparation, sequencing, bioinformatics pipelines and publication-ready outputs, instead of fragmented outsourcing.

Training & capacity building

  • 1

    Experimental design

    Sample planning, sequencing strategy and project scope.

  • 2

    Quality control

    DNA/RNA quality, Qubit quantification and pre-library QC.

  • 3

    Sequencing workflows

    Library preparation, sequencing concepts and data generation.

  • 4

    Bioinformatics

    FASTQ QC, assembly, annotation, expression analysis and visualization.

  • 5

    Data interpretation

    Publication-ready outputs and biological interpretation.

Who can benefit

Plant breedersPlant pathologistsMicrobiologistsBiotechnology researchersEnvironmental scientistsBiodiversity researchersMedical & public health researchersIndustry R&D teamsMS, MPhil and PhD scholars

Data Privacy — ownership & confidentiality

Project data, biological material information and analysis outputs remain the property of the client or research team unless agreed otherwise through formal collaboration or publication arrangements.

Generate domestically. Analyze domestically. Protect domestically.

Contact CAS-NGS

cas.afs@uaf.edu.pk 041-9201919 · 041-9200161-71 ext 4241, 4244 · 0316-8662119 CAS-AFS, University of Agriculture Faisalabad

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Genexa Analytics

Transforming complex biological data into useful insights.

Professional bioinformatics analysis services — advanced computational solutions for genomics, transcriptomics and metagenomics, from raw data to meaningful biological insight.

Bioinformatics partner

Genome assembly

High-quality de novo and reference-based genome assembly.

PKR 20,000 – 100,000

RNA-Seq analysis

Differential expression, transcript assembly and functional interpretation.

PKR 20,000 – 75,000

Variant calling

SNP, INDEL and structural variant detection with high accuracy.

PKR 5,000 – 50,000

Metagenomic analysis

Taxonomic profiling, diversity analysis and functional characterization.

PKR 5,000 – 30,000

GWAS analysis

Genome-wide association studies for trait discovery and population genetics.

PKR 5,000 – 25,000

Phylogenetic analysis

Evolutionary relationships and phylogenetic tree construction.

PKR 5,000 – 15,000

Customized analysis

Tailored analysis workflows to meet your specific research needs.

Quote on request

Genomic data visualizationWhy choose Genexa Analytics

Why choose Genexa Analytics

Expert bioinformatics team Fast turnaround time Confidential & secure data handling Publication-ready results Competitive pricing
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