DNA Sequencing Evolution

Περίληψη

The genetic code is a universal language present in all known living organisms. The sequence of the four bases (adenine guanine thymine and cytosine) determines the genotype and phenotype of a living being. DNA sequencing can be used to determine the nucleotide sequence of specific genes, larger genetic regions, whole chromosomes, or the entire genome of an organism. Knowing this helps scientists answer fundamental biological questions about evolution and how life works. Known genomes in humans can be scanned for diseases and plants modified to create GM crops that are resistant to pests or have a higher yield. This technology is crucial to all genetic engineering. This article will cover the evolution of DNA Sequencing and explain the complete procedure of two of the most common methods of sequencing DNA, Sanger sequencing as well as next-generation sequencing.