Genomic Enterprise

 
Genomes will be sequenced faster and at low costs in the future!

 
Genomics is entering in a new era. The cost of sequencing an entire genome is lowering fast and in a few years it will be possible to sequence an entire human genome for 1,000 dollars or even less. Several companies have been developing and releasing new DNA sequencing machines with better resolution and accuracy (see Technology News section for details). We will be able to sequence, analyze and understand all the information encoded in a genome for an individual very soon. However, big challenges lie ahead to understand the information behind the sequence of the DNA. These new advances will represent a breakthrough for medical science, and a doctor will be able to scan the genome of a patient to find susceptibility for diseases, problems to metabolize specific drugs, etc. The future of personal genomics looks promising and we can expect new advances in this field in the years to come.


Companies that already provide services to sequence a whole genome:

Knome

Knome is the first personal genomics company to offer whole-genome sequencing and comprehensive analysis services for individuals. Knome, a leading personal genomics company, was founded in 2007 by George Church, Ph.D, a Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School. The company's goal is to provide cutting-edge genetic interpretation services for clients in a private and secure environment.