Commercial, USB-Powered DNA Sequencer Coming This Year

Zothecula writes "Oxford Nanopore has been developing a disruptive nanopore-based technology for sequencing DNA, RNA, proteins, and other long-chain molecules since its birth in 2005. The company has just announced that within the next 6-9 months it will bring to market a fast, portable, and disposable protein sequencer that will democratize sequencing by eliminating large capital costs associated with equipment required to enter the field."

Oh goodie!!

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So when can we expect to see one in every police cruiser, insurance office and personnel department?

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Re:Yes, goodie

[Anonymous Coward]

Still cheaper than a Mac. (ducks)

Re:Yes, goodie

[Anonymous Coward]

And with a 4% error rate, it is still more accurate than the official calculator program that Apple ships with OS X.