A new DNA sequencing machine and chip designed to sequence the entire human genome in about eight hours

The Proton Semiconductor Sequencer from Ion Torrent Systems Inc., a new DNA sequencing machine and chip designed to sequence the entire human genome in about eight hours for USD 1,000, is displayed at the Life Technologies Corp. booth at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center January 11, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company claims the USD 149,000 machine is beneficial for research and clinical applications as it cuts the current time of about a week and cost of about USD 3,000 to sequence a genome. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 13 and features more than 3,100 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 140,000 attendees.