24-Hour, Full-Genome Scans
N. Anthony Coles12/23/11
[Editor's note: We asked a group of Xconomists to answer the following question: "If you could patent one thing, what would it be?"]
A DNA sequencing technology that results in full genome scans in less than 24 hours. This would enable real-time profiling of cancer patients, which would be of tremendous value in determining the best treatment approach for an individual patient as well as, their likely response to certain therapies.
