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Submission + - Ion Proton sequencer decodes DNA fast and on the c (gizmag.com)

Submitted by cylonlover
cylonlover writes: Until recently, DNA decoding machines — fitting in the US$500,000 to $750,000 price range — would take weeks or even months to sequence a human genome, and the whole procedure would cost $5,000 to $10,000. That could be about to change, however, as Life Technologies introduces the Benchtop Ion Proton Sequencer — a machine that may finally deliver the power of genetics into the hands of ordinary doctors thanks to its $149,000 price tag and ability to decode a human genome in one day at a cost of $1,000.

Comment price manipulation through apps. (Score 1) 136

by ruckerz2k (#38479418) Attached to: Apple Increases Dominance of Mobile Shopping

probably spent more money than the equivalent purchase on Android / computer?

I'd believe it. If you purchase through an app, the prices displayed are at the mercy of the provider. I once tried to price match Amazon's prices on its iOS app vs amazon.com .. you'd be surprised. I'd swear they were manipulating their prices based on what device you were viewing it from.
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Submission + - US asks scientists to censor reports to prevent te (nytimes.com) 1

Submitted by Meshach
Meshach writes: The United States is asking scientific journals publishing details about biomedical research to censor articles out of feat that terrorists could acquire the information. The panel cannot force the journals to censor their articles, but the editor of Science, Bruce Alberts, said the journal was taking the recommendations seriously and would most likely withhold some information. Are we heading for another rorschach-style cheat sheet being developed?

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