New DNA supercomputer promises radically cheaper genome tests

A new DNA supercomputer is promising to deliver radically cheaper genome sequencing, a shift that could spur research and broader adoption of the tests. Illumina's latest model is designed to process 20,000 samples a year, with costs potentially as low as $1,000, a milestone the genetics industry has long sought to break. Unlike consumer-grade DNA tests like 23andme and GeneLink, Illumina's test will sequence every single base pair in a person's DNA, scanning huge quantities of genetic data that are not currently understood. The movement for cheaper sequencing has also seen enormous success, as costs have plummeted since 2007.

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