Which revolutionary scientific instrument was first commercially launched in 2005, reducing DNA sequencing time from years to days and eventually enabling the $1000 genome milestone?

The launch of scientific equipment and tools often involves rigorous testing and validation phases before reaching the market. This trivia question explores a notable product launch in the scientific research field that transformed how scientists approach data collection. Test your knowledge of important scientific product milestones that have shaped modern research capabilities.

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454 Life Sciences Genome Sequencer FLX
Oxford Nanopore MinION
Illumina HiSeq 2000
Pacific Biosciences SMRT Sequencer