Gone fishin'

for pasta e fagioli...

Back in a week. Try not to shoot each other in the cob logger.

We truly live

in wondrous times:

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 10, 2009-- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today unveiled a service program to provide high-quality personal genome sequencing for consumers. This is the first service to offer complete coverage of the human genome sequence for under $50,000. The Personal Genome Sequencing Service is performed in Illumina’s recently certified CLIA laboratory utilizing Illumina’s industry leading Genome Analyzer technology. The offering includes sequencing of an individual’s DNA to 30 times depth, providing information on SNP variation and other structural characteristics of the genome such as insertions, deletions and rearrangements.

The first human genome was completed as an international effort in 10 years and cost $3 billion.
In 6 years, the price has dropped 98.5% and can be done in a week. I expect in less than 10 years, we will be discussing whether we should be sequencing everyone's personal genomes on the day they are born. On some days I can only shake my head in wonder at what we humans can accomplish.

edited to preserve zombie branes

Pinko, Snag, and Zombie

on a road trip:

And for dessert.

Moose Seamen

This is not my fault.

Postcards from the edge

Won't mean much

Matty gets the ball rolling. Who could have seen this coming?

Did you hear what Blue Girl just said?

I am shocked, shocked I say.