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The rapid advancement of genome sequencing technology has led to an enormous influx of data, generating approximately 13 quadrillion bases per year. Traditional data transfer methods, such as physical shipping on hard drives, are becoming outdated and insecure. Bioinformatics is emerging as a critical field where new companies are innovating in data analysis. The cost of sequencing a human genome has drastically dropped from $10.9 million in 2007 to $10,500 today, increasing access for researchers and patients. Cloud computing solutions, like DNANexus, are essential for managing and analyzing this vast data efficiently.
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DNA Sequencing caught in deluge of data Adam Kutz Kern Walster
A Data Problem • The task of sequencing genomes produces massive amounts of data • Traditional data transmission is becoming a bottleneck • Researchers storing data on Hard drives and shipping via FedEx • This is less than optimal and insecure
A New Field • Bioinformatics: computing and biology • New companies offer data analysis • Genome sequencing can help victims or rare genetic diseases • A renewed hope for cancer patients
Scale • Cost of sequencing a human genome dropped from $10.9 million in 2007 to $10,500 today • Massive cost reduction has increased availability • Generates 13 quadrillion bases/year • Researchers have to selectively dump data, lack the capability to store it
Solution • Cloud computing • Storing data until better analysis methods are found • Google investing in DNANexus, may develop the capacity to process the data