Next Generation Sequencing Informatics - Challenges and OpportunitiesChung-Tsai Su
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The document discusses next-generation sequencing (NGS) and its impact on precision medicine, highlighting the technological advancements and challenges associated with genomic data analysis. It outlines the evolution of sequencing costs and infrastructures, as well as the importance of data science in furthering genomic research. Key topics include the opportunities presented by large-scale sequencing projects, the processes involved in read mapping and variant calling, and the implications for personalized medical treatments.