A DNA Sequencer Cheap Enough For (Some) Doctors' Offices 136
cylonlover writes "Until recently, DNA decoding machines — fitting in the US$500,000 to $750,000 price range — would take weeks or even months to sequence a human genome, and the whole procedure would cost $5,000 to $10,000. That could be about to change, however, as Life Technologies introduces the Benchtop Ion Proton Sequencer — a machine that may finally deliver the power of genetics into the hands of ordinary doctors thanks to its $149,000 price tag and ability to decode a human genome in one day at a cost of $1,000."
Unforeseen consequences (Score:5, Funny)
Warning--side effects may occur [imgur.com].
Re:Unforeseen consequences (Score:4, Funny)
This is a completely different machine, it's not the one that TSA agents will use to remotely scan your DNA...
Re:How does that compare to X-ray machines? (Score:5, Funny)
"Ah, I see you have the machine that goes ping. This is my favorite. You see we lease it back from the company we sold it to and that way it comes under the monthly current budget and not the capital account. "
Re:Unforeseen consequences (Score:5, Funny)
omg, the days of GATTACA are finally here! Now I'll never fly to mars ${sadface}
Re: Your sig (Score:5, Funny)
I am a biologist. Ask me questions in my journal. I'll give car/computer analogies if possible!
No need for the invite. This is Slashdot. You had us at "Samantha".