[News & Analysis] Genomics: DNA Sequencers Still Waiting for the Nanopore Revolution

Two years ago, Oxford Nanopore Technologies demonstrated a revolutionary new sequencing technology at a meeting for genomicists, but it's taken until now for it to show more data and to begin to share its new cheap, hand-held device with researchers. Meanwhile, Illumina, by far the biggest maker of sequencing machines, is about to introduce a 10-machine system that can produce 18,000 human genomes per year for less than $1000 a piece. But the machines cost $1 million apiece. Both promise to change the face of sequencing.
Author: Elizabeth Pennisi

Source: Science: This Week - February 21, 2014 Category: Science Authors: Elizabeth Pennisi Tags: Genomics Source Type: research