Google helps in finding the genetic code of autism
The past 15 years, Google has worked on recognizing patterns in the chaos of information in the network, and now it will apply its skills to the search for the genetic causes of autism. For this, the genomes of 10,000 people with autism and their family members will be processed.
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The project will use the Google Genomics tool, working under the Google Clouds platform. Since DNA sequencing began to be made faster and cost less — perhaps even about 2.5 thousand US dollars — it has become much easier to create a genome base. Google will allow researchers to upload data to the company's servers and use the capabilities of "cloud" technologies to work with them.
David Glazer, CTO of Google Genomics and Google Plus, says that instead of searching for keywords, researchers will search for individual parts and sequence of genomes and find sections with the same options. Since the sequencing data of a single human genome can take up to 100 gigabytes (by the way, the assembled human genome weighs about 3 GB already), the use of Google will be extremely useful for collaborative work of researchers. Liz Feld, president of Autism Speaks: "It's more efficient than sending each other cars with hard drives."
Earlier this year, Google began testing Google Glass to help people suffering from Parkinson's disease. Patients use an application reminiscent of taking medicine, going to the doctor, swallowing, or “waking up” the owner if he “slowed down”.
Autism is a disorder that occurs as a result of impaired brain development and is characterized by a pronounced and comprehensive lack of social interaction and communication, as well as limited interests and repetitive actions. (Wikipedia)
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The project will use the Google Genomics tool, working under the Google Clouds platform. Since DNA sequencing began to be made faster and cost less — perhaps even about 2.5 thousand US dollars — it has become much easier to create a genome base. Google will allow researchers to upload data to the company's servers and use the capabilities of "cloud" technologies to work with them.
David Glazer, CTO of Google Genomics and Google Plus, says that instead of searching for keywords, researchers will search for individual parts and sequence of genomes and find sections with the same options. Since the sequencing data of a single human genome can take up to 100 gigabytes (by the way, the assembled human genome weighs about 3 GB already), the use of Google will be extremely useful for collaborative work of researchers. Liz Feld, president of Autism Speaks: "It's more efficient than sending each other cars with hard drives."
Earlier this year, Google began testing Google Glass to help people suffering from Parkinson's disease. Patients use an application reminiscent of taking medicine, going to the doctor, swallowing, or “waking up” the owner if he “slowed down”.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/375029/
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