Each cell in the body contains a whole genome, yet the data packed into a few DNA molecules could fill a hard drive. As more people have their DNA sequenced, that data will require massive computational and storage capabilities beyond anything previously anticipated, says a new assessment from computational biologists and computer scientists at the University of Illinois and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. The team of experts compared data needs of genomics with three of the biggest players in big data: astronomy, Twitter and YouTube. They projected growth in each area through the year 2025 and found that genomics is poised to be a leader in data acquisition, storage, distribution and analysis. The team’s assessment is published in the journal PLOS Biology. To read further, please visit  http://news.illinois.edu/news/15/0707genomics_data_generobinson_saurabhsinha.html.