Adam Kutz Kern 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
Bioinformatics: computing and biology New companies offer data analysis Genome sequencing can help victims or rare genetic diseases A renewed hope for cancer patients
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
Cloud computing Storing data until better analysis methods are found Google investing in DNANexus, may develop the capacity to process the data