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Next-generation Sequencing

The first human genome sequencing project cost $2.7 billion and was declared complete in 2003, after 15 years of international cooperation and collaboration between several research teams and funding agencies. Today, with the advent of next-generation sequencing technologies, the cost and time of sequencing a human genome have dropped over 100 fold.
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RNA sequencing, or RNA-Seq, is a high-throughput sequencing technology used to study the transcriptome of a cell. Transcriptomics helps to interpret the functional elements of a genome and identify the molecular constituents of an organism. Additionally, it also helps in understanding the development of an organism and the occurrence of diseases. 
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Genomics is the science of genomes: it is the study of all the genetic material of an organism. In humans, the genome consists of information carried in 23 pairs of chromosomes in the nucleus, as well as mitochondrial DNA. In genomics, both coding and non-coding DNA is sequenced and analyzed. Genomics allows a better understanding of all living things, their evolution, and their diversity. It has a myriad of uses: for example, to build phylogenetic trees, to improve productivity and...
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    • Genomics and genetics
    • Molecular biology

    Background:

    • Exome sequencing, a method focusing on protein-coding regions of the genome, has gained significant traction.
    • This special issue of Genome Biology features insights from leading researchers on this technique.

    Discussion:

    • Experts Leslie G. Biesecker, Jim C. Mullikin, and Kevin V. Shianna share their perspectives.
    • The discussion covers the driving factors behind the widespread adoption of exome sequencing.

    Key Insights:

    • Exome sequencing offers a cost-effective way to identify genetic variants associated with diseases.
    • Its popularity stems from its ability to efficiently target the most functionally relevant parts of the genome.

    Outlook:

    • The continued evolution of exome sequencing promises further advancements in genomic medicine.
    • Future applications may include broader diagnostic utility and personalized therapeutic strategies.