Whole genome analysis speeds up: 240 full genomes in 50 hours

Although the time and cost of sequencing the human genome has plummeted, analyzing the 3 billion base pairs of genetic information can take months. Researchers working with Beagle —- one of the world’s fastest supercomputers devoted to life sciences —- report they can analyze 240 full genomes in 50 hours.

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