How is this biotechnology best used?
This biotechnology is used in health sciences and its research. By learning the sequences of one's nucleotides doctors are able to diagnose patients with diseases and illnesses that are sourced by their genetics. Identifying various mutations that may have occurred that caused inherited disorders, cancer cell reproduction and tracking disease outbreaks are all benefits of discovering the identity of someone's whole genome sequence. Using the knowledge of their patient's specific genomic sequence, doctors can create specialized treatment plans. Along with that, scientists and doctors could spot mutations that could possibly trigger illnesses in the future, propose lifestyle changes that could moderate prone genetic diseases, and go towards research to find the use for "nonsense" DNA who we have figured no use for yet.
How is whole genome sequencing changing the world while heading into the future?
Future study of genome sequencing can show if new gene variations and mutations are linked to certain and growing health problems. This will aid the strength and accuracy of disease diagnosis. Physicians can look at how effective certain treatments may be and its effect on the patients genetics. Currently, thanks to whole genome sequencing, many patients can have personalized treatments for their specific illnesses and in the future scientists could create more effective treatments and be able to find mutated genes and intervene way before symptoms appear. Heading into the future, scientists want to figure out how the rest of the human genome works. For example they want to find out how genes work together to grow and maintain the ever complex human organism. Genes account for only a quarter of the human genome. Using whole genome sequencing, scientists can possibly further their research into the rest of the unknown genetics.
How does whole genome sequencing benefit us?
Whole genome sequencing helps scientists find genes much more quickly and easily. Genes account for less than 25 percent of the DNA in the genome. Knowing the entire genome sequence helps scientists study the parts of the genome that are not genes. Whole genome sequencing provides a high resolution, base-by-base view the genome. It captures both large and small variants that might otherwise be missed . It identifies potential causative variants for further studies of gene expression and regulation mechanisms. It delivers large volumes of data in a short amount of time using the next-generation sequencing. It can benefit us, because we can look at variations in peoples genes to see if they are at risk for a disease or genetic disorder before symptoms appear. For example, if someone learns they have a genetic disease mutation that will lead to breast and or colon cancer, their doctor can take steps to intervene early, improve and personalize a path of treatment and better their life quality.