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USB-Size DNA Sequencing Device

by Kathy Jones on Feb 20 2012 8:59 PM

A British genetic company has revealed that it has developed a DNA sequencing device that is as small as a USB memory stick

USB-Size DNA Sequencing Device
A British genetic company has revealed that it has developed a DNA sequencing device that is as small as a USB memory stick and can be plugged into a laptop to access its results.
Oxford Nanopore Technologies said that the device, known as Minlon, could cost around $1,000 for small sequencing jobs and is perfect for those who are unable to pay over $50,000 to buy a sequencing machine.

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The company added that the device will come into the market by the end of this year.

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