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Quantum gate algorithm for reference-guided DNA sequence alignment.

G D Varsamis¹, I G Karafyllidis², K M Gilkes³

¹Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, Xanthi 67100 Greece.

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Quantum computing offers a solution for analyzing vast DNA sequencing data. A new quantum algorithm for DNA sequence alignment is scalable, error-resistant, and validated on IBM Quantum hardware.

Keywords:

DNA alignment DNA sequencing Quantum algorithms Quantum computing

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Area of Science:

Computational molecular biology
Genomic data analysis
Quantum computing applications

Background:

The rapid growth of DNA sequencing data exceeds current computational capabilities.
Storing and analyzing genomic data presents significant storage and processing challenges.
Classical computing power is insufficient for the increasing volume of DNA data.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the utility of quantum computing for genomic data analysis.
To develop a novel quantum algorithm for reference-guided DNA sequence alignment.
To address the computational limitations in processing large-scale genomic datasets.

Main Methods:

Development of a novel quantum algorithm for DNA sequence alignment using gate-based quantum computing.
Integration of the quantum algorithm into classical DNA sequencing workflows.
Testing and validation of the algorithm on quantum processing units and simulators (IBM Quantum).

Main Results:

The proposed quantum algorithm is scalable and can be integrated into existing systems.
The algorithm is designed to minimize computational errors.
Correctness of the quantum algorithm was confirmed through testing on IBM Quantum hardware and simulators.

Conclusions:

Quantum computing presents a promising avenue for advancing DNA sequencing and alignment.
The developed quantum algorithm offers a scalable and error-resistant solution for genomic data analysis.
Future quantum computers may play a significant role in DNA sequencing, potentially replacing classical systems.