1. Adam Kutz Kern Walster

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