Blockchain applications in Genome Sequencing
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 Published On Mar 7, 2020

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Human DNA contains a lot of information. Like in the case of computers where the data is stored in 0 and 1 binary digits, in human DNA, the code of life is stored in 4 letters A, T, G, and C. The total amount of DNA found in a cell is referred to as the genome. The sequencing of this genome can be helpful in enormous ways. For example, it can help in designing personalized medicines for individuals. It can be useful in treating genetic diseases and even can be used for designing personalized diet plans for individuals.
In recent years, the cost of genome sequencing has come down significantly which has led to advancements in the genetics industry and the cost is further expected to drop to as little as $100 within the next few years.
Today genome sequencing is so efficient that it can sequence significant amounts of DNA in parallel. But there is a challenge of managing, storing and transmission of this huge amount of information encoded in the DNA. Another pain point for researchers is the security and reliability of this DNA information that is stored in public databases.
Blockchain can offer a solution and can help the researchers and companies in transmission and storing this huge data obtained from DNA Sequencing with high security. Further, the use of Blockchain can make this information resistant to fraud or fabrication.

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