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Is a personal genome sequence worth $350,000?
This little USB drive represents the current pinnacle of luxury personal genomics. It’s the product of Knome (pronounced “know me”), a Cambridge, MA-based biotech start-up fronted by genomics pioneer...
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Personal genomics in 2008: the year in review
Nature has a list of the top news stories of 2008, and “Personal genomics goes mainstream” comes up second: In January, an international consortium announced the launch of the 1,000 Genomes Project,...
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The diversification of consumer genomics
Following the dramatic appearance of the field of personal genomics just over a year ago the major players in the field have worked hard to distinguish themselves from their competition: 23andMe has...
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Knome to auction whole genome sequencing on eBay: how much is yours worth?
Personal genome sequencing provider Knome is planning to offer a complete genome sequence to the highest bidder on eBay – with the bidding opening at $68,000. The plan, announced in an NY Times article...
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Genome sequence sold for $68,000 on eBay
A couple of weeks ago I reported that personal genome sequencing company Knome had launched a publicity stunt: selling a complete genome sequence on eBay. I argued that the current information content...
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Knome offers sequencing of all of your protein-coding genes for $24,500
Personal genomics is a rapidly evolving game, with a clear end goal in sight: offering consumers an accurate, affordable and complete genome sequence, and providing them with tools to dig out the...
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Illumina launches personal genome sequencing service for $48,000
The buzz leading up to this week’s Consumer Genetics Show in Boston suggested that a major announcement would be made by the CEO of genomics technology provider Illumina, Jay Flatley. Illumina provides...
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