What Is The Significance Of Genomic Sequencing

Most of us are quite familiar with the term “DNA” even though we don’t know exactly how it works. What is DNA? DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid ) is basically a molecule on our body which acts as a carrier to our genetic code. Simply, DNA is a unique identifier for every living organism including birds and animals. Let me tell an example. Let’s assume that you and your brother share the same blood group, but he is taller than you, and his hair color is white whereas your hair color is black. Do you know why? Because both have different DNA’s which is the deciding factor of the physical as well the mental characteristics of a human being.

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Have you heard about Genome? It is nothing but the total number of DNA molecules in our body. Approximately every human body has got 3 billion DNA molecules. Every DNA is composed of 4 letters namely: A (Adenine), C (Cytosine), G (Guanine) and T (Thymine). Even though the DNA of every human will have only the above 4 letters, the order in which it is arranged makes them unique. To understand the characteristics of the genome of a person, it needs to be decoded. That process is called Genome sequencing or Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS).

“Sequencing a gene is like reading a book one letter at a time to look for any spelling mistakes” - Dr. David Miller

Can you make a wild guess on how long it will take to sequence the genome of a person? Close to 2 months. Why does someone need to spend this much of time to study the genome? Good question. See below to know the two main benefits of genome sequencing:

• To find out the cause of developmental delays in kids

• Invent preventive medicines for rare diseases

For example, a large number of people are being affected by the Cancer disease every year. In some cases, it turns out to be fatal because of the late diagnosis. If the researchers are able to sequence the genomes of a wide number of cancer affected people, then it might help to find out the common codes in those patients and classify them accordingly. Not only cancer, but you can use the same process for major ailments related to heart, lungs, kidneys, etc. Simply, genome sequencing can be used to find out the cause of any life-threatening disease.

So, scientists and researchers need a variety of DNAs to do their genomic study. Can you simply request a person to share this DNA information for the purpose of research? No. That’s why Shivom has created a secure and transparent marketplace to connect the researchers, scientists, doctors, hospitals, etc. with the users who are willing to donate their DNA related information for a good cause. To learn more information about the platform, visit ANN, Bounty Thread and Telegram.

Don’t you think that the donors should be rewarded for valuable contribution to the healthcare industry? Of course. Shivom will offer a unique token named OmiX token as a token of appreciation for the DNA donors. OmiX tokens can be used for a number of purposes like subscribing to health/fitness apps, redeem for any health-related products, to get expert advice on your health and more. Read more at Website to know more information about OmiX tokens.