Knome USB stick
2009-2010
Knome USB stick, used to contain the information obtained from sequencing an entire human genome for consumer purposes, with parts (black leather presentation box), made by Knome Inc., USA, 2009-2010. Information on the USB stick self-destructs if it senses a physical or viral threat. The whole genome sequencing service is available at a cost of US$68,500 as of mid 2009. Customers receive the information presented in a box with updatable software and a genetic counselling service.