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  • Now, the sequencing of total genomes is getting less expensive day by day. Soon it may be affordable for a common man to get his genome sequenced. What is your opinion could be the advantage and disadvantage of this development?

Now, the sequencing of total genomes is getting less expensive day by day. Soon it may be affordable for a common man to get his genome sequenced. What is your opinion could be the advantage and disadvantage of this development?

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Affordable Genome Sequencing can help in settling disputes which may arise in case of parentage of a child. This can also help in disputes of property inheritance by finding the authentic beneficiary. The human genome can also help in preparing a database on people with a criminal record. It can help in identifying the chances of genetic disorders in a family.

The main disadvantage is that Genome sequencing can have serious issues of privacy. Some employers may misuse the data to blackmail their employees. Many private matters may leak into the public domain; creating embarrassment for the affected person.

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