Oxford Nanopore is a biotechnology company known for developing innovative DNA sequencing technology. Their portable devices, such as the MinION, allow researchers to read genetic information in real-time, making sequencing more accessible and efficient. The technology works by passing DNA molecules through tiny nanopores, measuring changes in electrical current to determine the sequence of nucleotides. This method enables rapid analysis of complex genomes, supporting various applications in fields like genomics, medicine, and environmental science.