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Genome Sequencing and AI: Accelerating Healthcare Innovation
Decreased Costs and Increased Accessibility of Genome Sequencing
Naresh Trehan, Chairman of Medanta, highlighted the transformative impact of coupling genome sequencing with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare. He noted that the cost of performing a person's full genome sequence has dramatically fallen to approximately 10,000 rupees, a significant decrease from over 250,000 rupees previously. This substantial cost reduction is democratizing access to genome sequencing, making its benefits available to a broader population and fostering future widespread adoption.
Enhanced Personalized Disease Prediction and Prevention
Genome sequencing provides a precise understanding of an individual's genetic makeup, which is crucial for predicting susceptibility to specific diseases. For lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, genetic factors play a significant role. By combining AI with genomic data analysis, it becomes possible to identify vulnerable genes associated with particular diseases. This enables the development of personalized prevention and treatment strategies tailored to each individual. Chairman Naresh Trehan anticipates that these technological advancements will lead to highly customized healthcare management and ultimately maximize disease prevention outcomes.
*Source: YouTube: WION (2026-03-19)*
