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Whole genome analysis speeds up: 240 full genomes in 50 hours |
February 21, 2014
Although the time and cost of sequencing the human genome has plummeted, analyzing the 3 billion base pairs of genetic information can take months. Researchers working with Beagle -- one of the world’s fastest supercomputers devoted to life sciences -- report they can analyze 240 full genomes in 50 hours.
Link: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/computers_math/computer_science/~3/AcypoDWFWOo/140219173146.htm
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