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DNA Sequencing caught in deluge of data

DNA Sequencing caught in deluge of data. Adam Kutz Kern Walster. A D ata P roblem. 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

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DNA Sequencing caught in deluge of data

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  1. DNA Sequencing caught in deluge of data Adam Kutz Kern Walster

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Solution • Cloud computing • Storing data until better analysis methods are found • Google investing in DNANexus, may develop the capacity to process the data

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