James Watson’s genome sequenced at high speed for under $1.5 million
April 18, 2008 | Source: Nature News
454 Life Sciences has sequenced DNA pioneer James Watson’s genome for under $1.5 million in just four months, making his the first full genome to be sequenced using next-generation, rapid-sequencing technology.
J. Craig Venter’s genome was sequenced using previous-generation machines at a cost of $100 million.