It might be possible to do the preparation steps with portable gear. "Classic" DNA extraction with multiple rounds of electrophoresis or PCR aren't strictly necessary for all applications.
Still, it would be easier to carry the sample back with you rather than carry the equipment into the djungle.
On the other hand a lab in a developing country might have less trouble using the MinION rather than sending away the samples for sequencing.
Still, it would be easier to carry the sample back with you rather than carry the equipment into the djungle.
On the other hand a lab in a developing country might have less trouble using the MinION rather than sending away the samples for sequencing.