Your Personal Gene Map for Just $1,000
In 1990 the U.S. government launched The Human Genome Project. In 2007 the first commercial reading of it became available. Now, a new scientific and entrepreneurial development lets you map your genes for just $1,000.
With this technology, a person’s genetic code could be used to prevent and treat diseases. You can find out your risks of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, and other health issues. Imagine what it will do for diagnostic and drug testing.
The California-based genomics company, Life Technologies Corp. plans to make genome mapping machine available by the end of 2012.
Read the WSJ article here.