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Applications and challenges of real-Time mobile DNA analysis

  • SUNY Buffalo

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Abstract

The DNA sequencing is the process of identifying the exact order of nucleotides within a given DNA molecule. The new portable and relatively inexpensive DNA sequencers, such as Oxford Nanopore MinION, have the potential to move DNA sequencing outside of laboratory, leading to faster and more accessible DNA-based diagnostics. However, portable DNA sequencing and analysis are challenging for mobile systems, owing to high data throughput and computationally intensive processing performed in environments with unreliable connectivity and power. In this paper, we provide an analysis of the challenges that mobile systems must address to maximize the potential of portable DNA sequencing, and in situ DNA analysis. We explain the DNA sequencing process and highlight the main differences between traditional and portable DNA sequencing in the context of the actual and envisioned applications. We look at the identified challenges from the perspective of both algorithms and systems design, showing the need for careful co-design.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHotMobile 2018 - Proceedings of the 19th International Workshop on Mobile Computing Systems and Applications
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery, Inc
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781450356305
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 12 2018
Event19th International Workshop on Mobile Computing Systems and Applications, HotMobile 2018 - Tempe, United States
Duration: Feb 12 2018Feb 13 2018

Publication series

NameHotMobile 2018 - Proceedings of the 19th International Workshop on Mobile Computing Systems and Applications
Volume2018-February

Conference

Conference19th International Workshop on Mobile Computing Systems and Applications, HotMobile 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTempe
Period02/12/1802/13/18

Keywords

  • MinION
  • Mobile DNA sequencing
  • Real-Time mobile DNA analysis

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