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.
Details
- Category:
- Biochemistry
- Object Number:
- 2010-33
- Materials:
- plastic (unidentified), metal (unknown) and silver (metal)
- type:
- component - object
- credit:
- Knome Inc.
