Which scientific instrument's innovative redesign in the 1980s led to automated DNA sequencing, dramatically accelerating the Human Genome Project and revolutionizing genetic research?

In the world of scientific research, laboratory instruments have evolved dramatically over the decades. Revolutionary product designs have transformed how scientists conduct experiments and gather data. This poll tests your knowledge of a significant product design breakthrough that changed the landscape of scientific research and data analytics. Consider how instrument design influences research capabilities and the collection of scientific data.

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Applied Biosystems' automated DNA sequencer (ABI Model 370)
Hewlett-Packard's gas chromatograph mass spectrometer (HP 5970)
Beckman's DU spectrophotometer (DU-800 series)
Waters' high-performance liquid chromatography system (Alliance HPLC)