Which of these DNA sequencing technologies, launched in 2005, first reduced the cost of genome sequencing from millions to thousands of dollars, making the "$1000 genome" possible?

In the world of scientific innovation, few breakthroughs have transformed our understanding of life itself as much as DNA research. This trivia question explores a pivotal moment in the history of molecular biology - when a groundbreaking product launch fundamentally changed how scientists could analyze genetic material. Test your knowledge about this revolutionary technology that has shaped modern medicine, forensics, agriculture, and countless other scientific fields.

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Illumina's Genome Analyzer (based on Solexa sequencing)
Oxford Nanopore's MinION device
Pacific Biosciences' SMRT (Single Molecule Real-Time) sequencing
Life Technologies' Ion Torrent semiconductor sequencing