The GDC has been helping students and researchers with amplicon-based sequencing (metabarcoding) for many years. We've worked closely with our users to develop lab protocols, solve problems with tricky samples, refine sampling designs, streamline data preparation and assist with data analysis. While every project is unique, some challenges are common. This website is a growing collection of frequently requested help topics. It's not exhaustive, and it's certainly open to improvement, but we hope it proves helpful.

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At GDC, we have the expertise to help you overcome the challenges of amplicon sequencing. Whether you need to avoid common pitfalls, optimise conditions for difficult samples or fine-tune your workflow, we can support you in the lab without compromising your experiment. The earlier you consult with us, the better we can help you achieve reliable, high-quality results.