Personal genomics company Knome has launched KnomeDISCOVERY, a fully integrated human genome sequencing and data processing service for researchers. Though price of genomic sequencing has dropped significantly over the last few years, many researchers lack the resources to process that data. The new service will provide scientists with access to sequencing platforms with discovery-supportive data management and analysis. Pricing for KnomeDISCOVERY starts at less than $12,000 per sample, with turn-around in as little as eight weeks.

"Scientists understand the value of whole-genome and exome sequencing, but few have requisite access to the full complement of state-of-the-art sequencing machinery, data management systems and bioinformatics expertise. Having sequenced and analyzed the genomes of more individuals than any company in the world, Knome is now offering the research community a fast and cost-efficient way to move from DNA to discovery," Jorge Conde, CEO of Knome, says in a statement.

- here's Knome's release
- check out the Mass High Tech report

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