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Technological advances in the genome sequencing area 2003-2015

Selected technological advances in the genome sequencing area between 2003 and 2015

The data shows selected technological advances in the genome sequencing area between 2003 and 2015. In 2003, the cost to generate one human genome sequence stood at some 54 million USD. Twelve years later, the same procedure cost around one thousand dollars.

Cost to generate a human genome sequence (excluding cost of analysis, In US$)	54000000	1000
Time to generate a human genome sequence (in days)	105	1.5
Number of human genomes sequenced annually	1	228000

Technological advances in the genome sequencing area 2003-2015

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