Mini Sequencer

DNA sequencing is an idea that has launched many ships, and the latest technology in this field is the “MiniION,” from Oxford Nanopore Technologies, Ltd. (Oxford, UK)—a $900 hand held device that can sequence long strands of DNA, looking for inverted or duplicated translocations.  This kind of advance toward “personalized medicine” accelerates the need to have skilled genomic interpreters and astute physicians who have the training and opportunity to apply this newer knowledge.  MORE

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