Knome USB stick

Knome USB stick, used to contain the information obtained from sequencing an entire human genome for consumer purposes. 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.

Details

Category:
Biotechnology
Object Number:
2010-33 Pt1
Materials:
plastic (unidentified), metal (unknown) and silver (metal)
type:
usb flash drive
credit:
Knome Inc.