MySkin List of Products and Services

The "MySkin Kit," developed through joint research between the University of Tokyo and our company, is a kit that allows for easy bacterial sampling. Typically, bacteria need to be collected using swabs, but the "MySkin Kit" can collect samples simply by applying a sticker to the skin. Additionally, it does not require large testing venues, allowing tests to be conducted at home, which reduces costs and effort! Samples can be collected not only from the skin but also from any surface where tape can be applied, such as doorknobs, and we also accept analysis via swabs. It is possible to perform analyses before and after using the product to check for fluctuations in the presence ratio of bacteria, making it useful in various fields such as cosmetics, medical device manufacturing, academia, and the food industry! 【Features】 ■ Easy to operate with no need for training ■ Excellent quantitativeness: the area of the sampling site and sampling efficiency are fixed 　→ Allows monitoring of relative fluctuations in bacterial counts ■ High stability: can be stored at room temperature for a week with equivalent quality to storage at 4°C 　→ Can be transported at room temperature *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

• Genome analysis contract

- Staphylococcus analysis (only in addition to 16S rRNA gene analysis) - Bacterial DNA copy number analysis (only in addition to 16S rRNA gene analysis) - Various statistical analyses (diversity analysis, multivariate analysis, significance testing, group comparisons, etc.) - Clustering analysis

• Genome analysis contract

After you send us the samples you collected from your own skin microbiome, including the face, we will extract the microbial genomic DNA and perform large-scale sequencing analysis using our in-house next-generation sequencer (MiSeq from Illumina). From the obtained sequences, we will conduct homology searches and phylogenetic classification analyses. If sequences with high homology to those in the database are found, we can identify the microbiome down to the species level. Three types of metagenomic analyses can be performed from the DNA extracted from one kit. We will undertake analyses tailored to your requests.

• Genome analysis contract

Not only does it excel in the preservation of bacteria, but because the area of the seal is constant, it allows for monitoring variations in the relative number of bacteria. For example, it can also be used as a reference value for comparative studies before and after the application of the formulation.

• Genome analysis contract

We offer a whole genome analysis service focused on microorganisms that is useful for various research, including genetic analysis and comparative genome analysis after bacterial screening, as well as pangenome analysis. We perform library preparation from genomic DNA and conduct sequencing of the entire genome of the microorganisms. Based on the high-quality sequenced data, we construct reliable draft genome sequences of the bacteria, annotate the identified genome sequences with gene information, and obtain the gene information possessed. 【Service Features】 ■ Comprehensive support from sample preparation to data analysis ■ DNA extraction services are also available ■ Analysis can be tailored to your desired content *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Genome analysis contract