USB STICK THAT CAN SEQUENCE DNA IN SECONDSIt may look like an ordinary USB memory stick, but a little gadget that can sequence DNA while plugged into your laptop could have far-reaching effects on medicine and genetic research.The MinION would take about 6 hours to complete a human genome, Brown claims, though the company plans to market the device for use in shorter sequencing tasks like identifying pathogens, or screening for genetic mutations that can increase risk of certain diseases. Each unit is expected to cost $900 when it goes on sale later this year.Via Connor KainUSB stick can sequence DNA in seconds - tech - 17 February 2012 - New ScientistA new product announced today could help doctors pinpoint pathogens, or identify the origins of fossilised bones in the field

USB STICK THAT CAN SEQUENCE DNA IN SECONDS

It may look like an ordinary USB memory stick, but a little gadget that can sequence DNA while plugged into your laptop could have far-reaching effects on medicine and genetic research.

The MinION would take about 6 hours to complete a human genome, Brown claims, though the company plans to market the device for use in shorter sequencing tasks like identifying pathogens, or screening for genetic mutations that can increase risk of certain diseases. Each unit is expected to cost $900 when it goes on sale later this year.
Via Connor KainUSB stick can sequence DNA in seconds - tech - 17 February 2012 - New ScientistA new product announced today could help doctors pinpoint pathogens, or identify the origins of fossilised bones in the field