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In the past decade, the cost of sequencing an entire human genome has dropped from $1 billion to $10,000. As companies race to crack the $1,000 genome, the contending DNA machines in the marketplace suggest an end is near. Now, there are 18 next generation sequencing companies who want to read parts of the DNA code — and they want to do it faster.
Unfortunately the Obama Administration seems unwilling to directly challenge the monopolists who took away our early Internet lead in the name of profit. by Dana Blankenhorn
Guys, if you're having trouble with sex, you may have a problem Viagra won't fix. by Dana Blankenhorn
Colorado researchers can use bacterial communities to identify the owner of the computer. As it turns out, the bacteria harvested under people's fingertips leave a unique mark and might one day be a useful forensics tool. by Boonsri Dickinson
Did Consumer Reports tiptoe around the Toyota unintended acceleration issue in its annual 2010 Top Cars issue? It's a fair question given how unabashedly it has recommended Toyotas over the years. by John Dodge
Sure, clouds can be attacked, but clouds have professionals protecting them. It's an army of bad guys against an army of good guys. I'm just one guy. by Dana Blankenhorn
After 13 years and 800 hours, New Zealander Ruby Heeman has finally built a winged hovercraft. by Boonsri Dickinson
Diabetes is dealt with best by eating right and staying active, along with basic control of blood sugar levels. by Dana Blankenhorn
The National Broadband Plan will be unveiled tomorrow as the U.S. plays catch up to countries that have evolved plans already. Call it Rural Electrification II. by John Dodge
Scientists say their HIT exercise program produces the same results as endurance training. Short bursts of exercise is the way forward. by Boonsri Dickinson
New York agrees to pay $657.5 million to settle the 10,000 lawsuits claiming the dust left the Ground Zero workers ill. It started with a cough. But now, thousands of the first responders are sick with asthma, respiratory problems, and blood cancer. by Boonsri Dickinson
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