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	<li>It&#39;s like reading every single letter in a massive book called &quot;DNA!&quot;</li>
	<li>It&#39;s determining the entire base sequence of an organism&#39;s DNA.</li>
	<li>Think of it as finding out every ingredient that makes up your favorite cake (or organism!).</li>
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	<li>Started with bacteria and archaea in the 1990s. Why? They have smaller genomes, like a short recipe.</li>
	<li>Now, it&#39;s like a party! Most organisms can be sequenced.</li>
	<li>Table 3 (not provided here, but check your textbook) will show some big milestones!</li>
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<ul>
	<li>In 10 years, genomes sequenced increased 1000 times! (That&#39;s like upgrading from a tricycle to a jet plane!)</li>
	<li>Faster and cheaper thanks to tech wizards.</li>
	<li>Imagine buying a car for $100 million in 2001 but only $1,000 in 2020. That&#39;s how the cost of sequencing one human genome dropped!</li>
</ul>

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	<li>Aims to sequence the DNA of all known species.</li>
	<li>Like a global library, but for genes!</li>
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<ul>
	<li>nderstanding Evolution: Comparing genomes helps us trace how species are related, like a big family tree!</li>
	<li>Conserving Biodiversity: We can protect our planet&#39;s wonderful creatures better.</li>
	<li>Fighting Diseases: Understanding germ genomes helps in controlling diseases. Imagine finding the enemy&#39;s plans!</li>
</ul>

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	<li>History Detectives: Sequencing human genomes gives clues about where we came from and how we moved around the globe.</li>
	<li>Health Warriors: Sequencing over a million human genomes and counting! This helps:
	<ul>
		<li>Understand genetic diseases (like piecing together a medical mystery).</li>
		<li>Personalized medicine: Tailoring treatments for each person like making a custom-made suit!</li>
	</ul>
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	<li>Every Person&#39;s Genome?: Like having a personal user manual!</li>
	<li>Personalized Medicine: Knowing your genome can help predict health issues and create treatments just for you.</li>
</ul>

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	<li>23andMe and Ancestry.com: These companies use parts of your genome to trace your ancestry.</li>
	<li>COVID-19 Research: Genome sequencing of the virus helps in tracking its spread and developing vaccines.</li>
	<li>Cancer Treatments: Personalized medicine based on genome sequencing helps target cancer with specialized treatments.</li>
</ul>

So, whole genome sequencing is more than just a science buzzword. It&#39;s a groundbreaking tool, like a super microscope, letting us zoom in and explore the secrets of life. Cool, isn&#39;t it?

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Evolution & Future of Whole Genome Sequencing

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What is whole genome sequencing (WGS)? 🧬

Early achievements & landmarks 🧪

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Theme A - Unity & diversity

Evolution & Future of Whole Genome Sequencing

Table of content

What is whole genome sequencing (WGS)? 🧬

Early achievements & landmarks 🧪

Tech to the rescue! 💻

Earth biogenome project 🌏

Unlock the Full Content!