DNA Transistor

IBM DNA Transistor
The Future of Genome Sequencing

In an effort to build a nanoscale DNA sequencer, IBM scientists are drilling nano-sized holes in computer-like chips and passing DNA strands through them in order to read the information contained within their genetic code.

This research effort is to design a silicon-based DNA Transistor that could help pave the way to easily and quickly read human DNA, generating advancements in health condition diagnosis and treatment. The challenge in the effort is to slow the flow of the DNA through the hole so the reader can accurately decode what is in the DNA. If successful, the project could improve throughput and reduce cost to achieve the vision of personalized genome analysis at a cost of $100 to $1,000. In comparison, the first sequencing ever done by the Human Genome Project (HGP) cost $3 billion.

A human genome sequencing capability affordable for individuals is the ultimate goal of the DNA sequencing and is commonly referred to as $1,000 genome. Ultimately, it can improve the quality of medical care by identifying patients who will gain the greatest benefit from a particular medicine and those who are most at risk of adverse reactions.

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[IBMSocialMedia]

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

[lisa engle]

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!

[wayn3h]

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

[COLDICE1992]

"..And mankind have not been given of knowledge except a little." (Quran). so the knowledge that we have is still smaller than the god knowledge.

=)

[campirecord]

Let's face it, this one is going down the tube. This is science gone complex for a simple solution. At the end of the day, regardless if sequencing is FREE, the cost of personalized medecine is still orders of magnitude more expensive than prevention. Scientists should talk about prevention first and foremost, at all times.

[blackowl6]

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

[Trevor Davis]

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

Viel Erfolg!

[leerman22]

sounds like Minecraft music

[digerpaji]

ur ass still wun live for ever

[Nash Jones]

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

[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.