Fastest DNA sequencing technique
- This record is for the fastest DNA sequencing technique, as confirmed by a specialist governing body.
- This record is to be attempted by a registered scientific organisation.
- This record is measured in hours, minutes and seconds to the nearest 100th of a second.
- For the purpose of this record, DNA sequencing is the process of determining the nucleic acid sequence – the order of nucleotides in DNA.
- For the purpose of this record, the award is for the fastest technique and methodology used, not the fastest machinery/technology used. Any attempts relating to a machines speed of processing (product record) will not be considered.
- For the purpose of this record, the attempt must be verified by a relevant specialist organisation, such as the national institute of standards and technology (NIST) or the national human genome research institute (NIH).
- For the purpose of this record, human (Homo sapiens) DNA must be sequenced. No other species will be considered.