DNA Transistor

[AlekhThapa]

If this technology works and allows sequencing for $1000 or less, about 10x less than current systems, I think it will bring us a step closer to personalised medicine.

The simple fact that it could help cut the cost of initial set up and investment, that is a huge barrier to implementing personalised medicine, could make a big difference. Still it's far to early to be wowed yet.

[blackowl6]

Thank you-Very nice production.........

[lpdemolition]

Experiments and discoveries are the true hero's of civilization and evolution!

Viel Erfolg!

[leerman22]

sounds like Minecraft music

[adrastea99]

You're IBM, I bet you considered the implications for biocomputing

You could store most of your server data on several DNA molecules and then replicate them endlessly

[MattyHild]

"So.. this is not a big leap forward"

Finally, a level headed top engineer.

[mrbrit]

I really can't wait for technology like this to reach my labs. Imagine the disorders and disease's genetics that could be identified for the common good, all at a low cost.

[burnfaint21]

as in some sort of mutation?

[rlinfinity]

How is this a DNA Transistor? There is nothing transistor-like about this. This is a bio sensor, yes. But a DNA transistor, it is not.

[polkapete]

nice work, and good luck to your efforts.

[e7w58h]

As with any revolutionary technology concerning human genetic modification, only a select few will know and be able to reap the rewards. Don't kid yourselves.

[okeeffdp]

Anybody else get reminded of the umbrella cooperation from resident evil.

IBM has a massive underground base doing weird experiments on humans.

[darkgreensoldier666]

The video is about a transistor not a DNA expirements

[wayn3h]

Nice video. This is the kind of thing that keeps me fascinated by science and technology.

[3577]

LOVE THE PIANO

[IBMSocialMedia]

Yes! The piano is by an artist named Lee Feldman.

[ervinbolat]

1000 dollars? Wake me up when you get it down to 100 :P

[Charles2337]

That's gonna be very hard lol

[zykkfyw]

Why can't IT guys talk DNA?

[haistapaska20]

Sounds like mac commercials

[moddy82]

I have no problem with companies having the knowledge to do that (though I think patenting is a no-go). I am more afraid of the government using this technology. IBM never killed a person, the US of A (f.e.) has done so...

[valros333]

I dont believe knowing ourselves is harmful, but the fact that these companies can actually patent sections of our genes is appalling.

[hoosiergambler]

how is that appalling? patents expire. what would be the application of a DNA patent?

[higreentj]

Imagine the discoveries we could make with this technology. Drugs and vaccines could be used more effectively. The benefits for our species would be immeasurable.

[dabuddha669]

yea, great things will arise from this. but think about the negative possibilities such as knowing susceptibilities of certain people genetically. too much information will harm us through these big corporations.

[pstas64]

>Why are these computer engineering guys talking about DNA?

Because the technologies used in computer chips can well be applied to DNA. For example, when the diameter of a nanopore is small enough, the electric field can control the DNA molecules inside this nanopore. This observation immediately calls for electrical engineers...

[IBMSocialMedia]

I have removed a few comments that I feel crossed the line.

[El3ctricPenguin]

censorship, lol. go ahead, regulate free speech.

[tonup69]

Why are these computer engineering guys talking about DNA, genetics and disease modifier variants? They sound like idiots. Where is the molecular biologist? Ugh.

[ryandood]

Next time, pay attention to the video before you talk.

[moddy82]

Because IBM is a IT company. And perhaps the guys are smart enough to not need a molecular biologist ;)

On the other hand, it is more about the technology and less about the science

[kaufmann85]

Wow..are you serious? Do you know what DNA is and does?? It is the basis for everything in your body, including the flawed parts...meaning the flawed parts could be fixed...still sound like useless shit???

What do you do to advance our species, other than talk trash?

[lisajean123]

think of the possibilities! soon there will be no need for a god! soon the world will be overcome with health, intelligent, fearless, dominant people!

[dabuddha669]

or ignorant sheep. they can use that information of our genes for or against us.

[skcolella]

Good. So when you or one of your close family members has an incurable and extremely painful disease that could have potentially been reversed using this technology, we're going to tell you, "tough shit."

[spacewatcher215]

how could u say that? We still need a God until we can create our own universe.......

[digerpaji]

@lisajean123 ur ass still wun live for ever

[OfficialBlogger]

One (large) step closer to unifying all fields of knowledge into one.

[ignorantrunt]

one step closer, ten steps away from

[wildchildplasma]

One day the molecular dynamics of an egg growing in the ovary will be fully explored thanks to innovations like this is my guess. I look forward to seeing the guided 3d video off one off your servers there IBM it will be a novel experience of my lifetime hopefully.

[ndjarnag]

great video!

[kmwinterfield]

the way the various disciplines came together on this project is fascinating.

[pinkwontons]

brilliance