I hadn’t realised until just now (on Catalyst Bytes) that you can buy a little device that is capable of sequencing the entire human genome, many times per day. And I think the University of Western Australia has one.
Powering Population-Scale Human Whole-Genome Sequencing
The HiSeq X Ten System is the most powerful sequencing platform ever created. The system consists of a set of 10 HiSeq X ultra-high-throughput instruments that deliver over 18,000 human genomes per year at the price of $1000 per genome. The HiSeq X Ten makes human whole-genome sequencing more affordable and accessible than ever before.
This sequencing solution is the world’s first to break the thousand dollar human genome barrier. Each HiSeq X System can sequence a human genome at 30x coverage or greater for significantly less than $1000 in consumables. When used at scale, the HiSeq X Ten delivers a $1000 genome, inclusive of instrument depreciation, DNA extraction, library preparation, and estimated labor for a typical high-throughput genomics laboratory.
With unmatched speed and throughput, the HiSeq X Ten System provides an ideal solution for population-scale human whole-genome sequencing. The HiSeq X Ten enables genome centers, collaborators, and nations seeking to push genomic science forward.