[samchorlton]

Agreed - Definitely a different class of problem than "software". There are large barriers, eg. lab contamination, biocontainment, low input protocols, etc; however, technological innovation will help with these.

That being said, we see a future where someone without advanced molecular training can put a sample (whether that's a nasal swab, concerning white powder received in the mail or lab-grown meat) in a black box and get out a meaningful report.