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> PCR [...] can also be used in some protocols in Nanopore.

Yes... and that is why I said that the presence of PCR does not imply short reads.

> You can sequence a human genome on a MinION - but you need to purchase 5 flow cells to reach 11X (if they are used correctly).. https://nanoporetech.com/news/news-human-genome-minion

THat's why I said that 5/20/30X coverage is possible in the appropriate research setting



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