1st Published Diploid Genome

On September 4th 2007, we moved a step closer to individualized genomic medicine. Craig Venter's diploid genome was published in PLOs Biology giving an account of the composition of his genome base by base, chromosome by chromosome. But this has been painstaking. The challenge is to be able to sequence the genomes of many indiviuals rapidly and much less costly. And there's a prize to it! The X prize Foundation is offering $10 million for any team that will find a way of sequencing 100 human genomes within 10 days and at a cost of less than $10,000 per genome. Since the launch of the competition in October 2006, five teams have registered. Companies like 23andMe which will enable you to view your genetic information on the web in an easy to understand manner are impatiently waiting for the realization of this dream.