From Sanger to NGS-History of Genetic Sequencing
“DNA sequencing has come a long way since its inception in the 1970s. A major milestone was marked by the Human Genome Project, which was initiated in 1990 and completed in 2003. Based primarily on the Sanger sequencing method, the project aimed to map the entire human genome, and its success has greatly advanced our understanding of human biology and genetics. However, as the demand for faster, more efficient and more cost-effective sequencing methods increased, next generation sequencing (NGS) techniques that outperform Sanger sequencing were developed. This has reduced the cost of sequencing an entire human genome from $2.7 billion to just a few hundred dollars over the past couple of decades, making personalized medicine and genetic testing more accessible to the general public.” MORE
Image Credit: Integra.biosciences.com