The nitty-gritty on Knome: How it works

The nitty-gritty on Knome: How it works

(UPDATED: See below.)

(NOTE: This is the second of two posts on Knome, a newly launched startup that offers to sequence your entire genome for $350,000. For part one, which provides a broad overview of Knome’s whole-genome sequencing and how it differs from services offered by other personal-genomics… Continue Reading

Personal genomics and the end of insurance

Personal genomics and the end of insurance

Not too long from now, your genes are likely to be at war with your health insurer — and your genes may well have the upper hand.

Within the next few years, it should become fairly easy and inexpensive to get a rough-and-ready readout of your… Continue Reading