Learn How You'll Die For Only $68,000 (PopSci)

[Drew Wilson]

No doubt you have it on your calendars, but in case you forgot, the 25th is National DNA Day. Can't think how to celebrate it? Well, if you have $68,000 or more lying around, you can bid for a chance to have your entire personal genome sequenced by Knome, a company that does such things.

The proceeds from the ten-day auction will benefit the X-Prize Foundation, whose mission is to "bring about radical breakthroughs for humanity." They've put up a prize of $10 million to anyone who can sequence 100 human genomes in 10 days or less. Considering that the first sequencing of the human genome, back in 2001, took an entire year, this will prove to be a remarkable feat.

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This actually could become a very useful thing.

[1cooldude]

To spotlight National DNA Day, celebrated on April 25, The X PRIZE Foundation and Knome are announcing a first of its kind auction event. Individuals will be able to bid for a whole genome sequencing, analysis, and interpretation service of their own personal genome! The auction opens on eBay Friday, April 24 and will run for 10 consecutive days - ending Monday, May 4, 2009. Bidding will begin at $68,000 and proceeds will benefit The X PRIZE Foundation. For more information or to enter your bid visit www.ebay.com/DNA!

I'll have to wait a bit longer 'till the price drop or a sale comes along.:chairfall:

[fleecy]

I'm learning to work with pcr and dna.... maybe i'll just be a DIY gal.