DNA Data

The Human Genome Project provided a map of all the nucleotide sequences in a typical humans DNA.

Over 6 billion base pairs in length!

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​Sequencing the genome

​DNA fingerprinting technology was the beginning.

Scientists can use computer algorithms to analyze differences in DNA from different sources.

Regions that are different between species can be identified.

Genetic similarities can also be observed.

Regions with very similar sequences in all organisms are most likely conserved genes essential for life.

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​Uses of Genomic Data

Very large sample sizes allow scientists to detect genetic differences between healthy and diseased individuals.

This further helps us map specific genes to functional proteins.

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​In medicine