Oxford Nanopore Technologies is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing portable DNA and RNA sequencing devices. Their technology allows for real-time analysis of genetic material, making it accessible for various applications, including research, clinical diagnostics, and environmental monitoring. The company's flagship product, the MinION, is a small, handheld sequencer that can generate long reads of genetic data. This capability enables researchers to study complex genomes and detect variations more effectively than traditional sequencing methods. Oxford Nanopore aims to democratize genomic sequencing, making it easier for scientists and healthcare professionals to utilize genetic information.