At the beginning of July, a large number of optical gene sequencers with a price of less than $300,000 suddenly circulated on the market, and those institutions or companies that conducted gene sequencing research were immediately ecstatic, and hurriedly raised funds to rush to buy them. Many well-known technology media around the world are also vying to report on this matter.

Many people are full of doubts, why did all of a sudden, the price of gene sequencers drop by half?

As the world's largest manufacturer of gene sequencers, Gene Umbrella has naturally received inquiries from all over the world. In this regard, the genetic umbrella is silent.

The microarray gene sequencer is a huge leap forward in gene sequencing technology, and once you hear about it, the optical gene sequencer basically does not sell. People have to wait until the microarray gene sequencer comes out before they buy it.

In addition, Henry does not plan to bring the microarray gene sequencer to market anytime soon.

Good things should naturally be kept for their own use, and by opening gene sequencing services to the outside world, they will take the lead in forming a monopoly situation.

Because, in the name of service, it is actually to collect human genes and create a DNA database!

Big data is not only very important in the field of the Internet, but also in the field of genetics. There are tens of thousands of types of human genes, and the genes of people are different, and it is impossible to know which genes are normal genes, which genes are mutated genes, which genes are beneficial to the human body, and which genes are harmful to the human body. Only through a large number of comparative data can we get some clues. These genes are then tracked using special techniques to see how they work.

Genes, figuratively speaking, are encoded, that is, programmed to control the synthesis of proteins. Proteins, on the other hand, are the basic substances that make up human cells, and there is no life without proteins. The T substance in Henry's mind is actually a protein......

Time passed quickly, the microarray gene sequencer was developed, and Henry immediately ordered mass production.

At the same time, Henry gave the researchers a week off, and after that, they worked non-stop on the third-generation gene sequencing technology. Henry always had a grand plan to collect the genes of all living things in the world. Although it is an exaggeration, with Henry's strength, at least many known biological genes can be collected. At present, the gene sequencing technology is not advanced enough, so Henry's plan cannot be implemented at all!

If we say, gene sequencing technology is developed enough to be able to develop handheld gene sequencing equipment. At that time, let the user buy this kind of equipment, and then collect biological genes, as long as the data after gene sequencing happens to be not in the DNA database, then, the gene sequencing data can be successfully uploaded, and at the same time, the user's account will get a sum of money. That is, people can make money this way!

The gene umbrella company has saved a lot of manpower and reduced huge expenses.

After the gene sequencing data is successfully uploaded, the user will be rewarded with a sum of money, but the user needs to spend money to buy equipment, which is equivalent to reducing the pressure on the gene umbrella. Henry believes that there will be many people who are crazy about collecting biological genes, and it is bound to give birth to millionaires.

The success of these people is bound to irritate many people.

Who wouldn't want to do such an easy and easy way to make money? Flowers, trees, birds, beasts, insects, fish, and so on, everywhere you look, are "gold"! Maybe you can become rich after returning from a trip to the Amazon......

Naturally, the number of people who are stimulated to buy handheld gene sequencing equipment will only increase, and many of them will certainly not have the time to collect biological genes. And over time, the DNA database will become larger. The probability of successful upload of gene sequencing data will become less and less, and many people will not even be able to earn back the cost of purchasing gene sequencing instruments.

Of course, at this time, a new policy will have to be introduced, and there will be an increase in incentive funds. In the past, the reward for a successful upload was $10, but now it may be $20 or $30, or even more, in short, the rarer the gene, the more money will be rewarded. In this case, there must be someone willing to collect new biological genes!

Henry has no doubt that one day in the future, a kind of "gold strike team" similar to online games will appear. The gene umbrella company itself will also organize such a team to carry out more professional work.

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Another month passed, and the gene umbrella finally sold out the remaining optical gene sequencers. At the same time, a thousand microarray sequencers were produced.

At this time, Gene Umbrella held a global press conference to announce to the world that Gene Umbrella Company officially launched personal gene sequencing services.

On August 5th, Henry attended the press conference and gave a speech on stage.

"Welcome to join the gene umbrella press conference, the specific process of the personal gene sequencing service launched by the gene umbrella is as follows, the first step, the customer needs to register on the official website of the gene umbrella, place an order, and then we will mail a blood collection needle to you; the second step, after the blood collection, it will be sent back to the gene umbrella company; the third step, within a month, the customer can receive the DNA report sent back by the gene umbrella, in addition, the customer logs in to the official website of the gene umbrella, and can also view the DNA report in the personal center. ”

"DNA reports allow customers to understand their probability of developing a disease, including cancer, so they can take preventive measures. If the customer's relatives are also using this service of Gene Umbrella, Gene Umbrella Company can immediately inquire about it and then send an email to notify the other party. This is undoubtedly a great blessing for relatives who have been separated for many years!"

Bang Bang Bang !!

As soon as Henry's words fell, there was thunderous applause, and the people in the audience showed shocked looks!

"Mr. Williams, how much does a genetic sequencing cost?" many people couldn't help but ask.

Henry smiled and replied, "For now, it's ten thousand dollars at a time. But don't worry, when the scale comes up, we'll make a huge adjustment in terms of price! When the time comes, the average family in the United States will be able to afford it!"

Anyone who knows something about gene sequencing suddenly has a big change in their expressions when they hear this price.

In addition to the gene umbrella company, the research of major institutions or companies around the world has only completed the sequencing of the 22nd pair of chromosomes. It is conceivable that the price of complete human gene sequencing is bound to be extremely expensive, and $100 million is less. But now, the gene umbrella company actually said that 10,000 dollars to complete a gene sequencing, how is this possible?!!

In fact, if Henry had not pointed out the general direction of the research, the gene umbrella company would only be like other companies to slowly explore, and in the process, it would have taken many detours.

At this moment, in the face of everyone's doubts, Henry replied very calmly: "It's very simple, because we have developed a new generation of gene sequencers, which are two thousand times more efficient than optical gene sequencers!"

What? 2,000 times!!

Everyone couldn't help but be shocked, this news was too shocking.

At this moment, all the major research institutions or companies around the world that are watching the live broadcast are shocked, and it is no wonder that the gene umbrella company is frantically selling cheap optical gene sequencers, which turns out to have a better ...... At the same time, I was deeply frightened by the strong scientific research strength of Gene Umbrella Company!

Someone at the press conference immediately asked, "Mr. Williams, does Gene Umbrella plan to sell this new generation of gene sequencers?"

"Not yet," Henry shook his head, "mainly because the production is too low, and the Gene Umbrella Company is not yet self-sufficient, how can it be sold?"

"When does the gene umbrella company plan to sell this gene sequencer? I believe that institutions or companies all over the world that research gene sequencing must be looking forward to it!"

Henry thought for a moment before replying, "The production plant of the Gene Umbrella Company will expand its production capacity, huh...... Half a year later, it should be available for sale!"

Answering the entire question, Henry also announced the official end of the press conference.

On that day, the headlines of the major media were all about the gene umbrella company and gene sequencing.

A reporter from the journal "Nature" said: "The hegemon gene umbrella company in the biotechnology industry can be called against the sky, and the strength of gene sequencing is 2,000 times ahead of the current world!"

The Times: "Unraveling the secrets of human genes is no longer out of reach, and biotech giant Gene Umbrella announced at a press conference this morning that they will launch a cross-era personal gene sequencing service that allows anyone to know what their genes are!"

USA Today reports: "A new era is coming!!

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(To be continued.) )