A personal guide to sequencing your own genome with the Oxford Nanopore MinION
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The author describes their personal experience sequencing their own genome five times using an Oxford Nanopore Technologies MinION device. The process involves collecting cheek cells via swab, preparing samples for sequencing, running them through the sequencer, and performing analysis. The article explains that cheek cells are easily accessible and replenish quickly, but notes they are not suitable for certain diagnostic purposes like cancer detection or inflammation analysis, which require cells from the specific affected area.
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Hacker NewsA personal guide to sequencing your own genome with the Oxford Nanopore MinIONbradleywoolf.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledI have now sequenced my own genome 5 times with an Oxford Nanopore Technologies MinION.
Cheek cells are easily accessible and replenish pretty quickly.
They are not used for cancer diagnosis, inflammation, or what genes are being activated in other parts of the body.
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