How can Genomics and Blockchain Contribute to Medical Revolution?

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Genomics matters indeed

Genomics describes a complex study of a person’s genes and the way it interacts with the environment, and it also includes the study of various diseases like asthma, diabetes, obesity, dementia, cancer – these are typically caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Genomics is a particularly important field because it can offer new possibilities for treatments and diagnostic tests, helping individuals at the same time to learn more about their conditions. According to the National Center for Health Statistics (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/leading-causes-of-death.htm), apart from accidents, genome factors are ranged nine of ten for leading causes of death, in the United States. The revolutionary Shivom project helps us to gain a better insight of the interactions between our genes and the environment we live in, which allows researchers around the world to find better ways of improving health and preventing diseases. In short, this platform will enable people to get their genome sequenced and safely stored.

Healthcare meets Blockchain

The vision of Shivom is to become the world’s largest genomic data-hub. In order to get there, some the project aims to speed up the age of genomics through Blockchain and to improve the overall global healthcare. They believe the ecosystem created needs to be based on this technology because “blockchain will transform both the future of healthcare and the world economy: it is poised to herald the biggest transformation in innovation since the advent of the internet and web 2.0.”(https://shivom.io/files/Shivom-Executive-Summary.pdf)

What does Shivom bring to the table?

• delivering genomics to low-income and rural areas where these healthcare services have not been previously available;
• offering an open web-marketplace for different healthcare providers;
• providing services for personalized medicine (treatments, lifestyle information, etc.);
• connecting patients to clinicians, laboratories, researchers, and insurers;
• enabling users to have complex data rights management;
• smart contracts access;
• artificial intelligence-based diagnosis for all participants.

It is understandable why some people feel vulnerable and worry about how much of their data is shared online. However, Shivom ensures users that their genomic data will belong to them entirely, safely secured through Blockchain. In case a person wants to share it, they will receive a cryptographic key which can be made public or secret, depending on who they choose to see the data. Therefore, patients can keep the information considered more sensitive hidden, for instance, substance abuse.

The token sale dates should be announced soon. The platform’s payments will be based on OmiX tokens, which will be used by pharmaceutics, research organizations and other industries interested in healthcare data. Meanwhile, you can subscribe on Shivom or find them on the social media networks (Telegram, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). After the ICO, the team plans to deploy a first sequencing project as a visible proof of their concept, which will help the ecosystem to grow and to raise funds.
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