DNA Sequencing caught in deluge of data
Adam KutzKern Walster
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 Data Problem
Bioinformatics: computing and biology New companies offer data analysis Genome sequencing can help victims or
rare genetic diseases A renewed hope for cancer patients
A New Field
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
Scale
Cloud computing Storing data until better analysis methods
are found Google investing in DNANexus, may develop
the capacity to process the data
Solution
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