Illumina has been stuck at 1000$ per human genome for a while.
New methods are already here, long read sequencing direct from source with minimal preparation [0]. It doesn't say much about cost, but considering reduced preparation step and smaller equipment it should be a fraction of Illumina.
New methods are already here, long read sequencing direct from source with minimal preparation [0]. It doesn't say much about cost, but considering reduced preparation step and smaller equipment it should be a fraction of Illumina.
[0] https://www.nature.com/articles/nbt.4125