What is a genome/DNA and why is it important to know?

A genome is a set of complete genetic data that provides all information needed for an organism to function. Having more information about the human genome can enable doctors to diagnose and treat multiple diseases early such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Does CS have a significant role to play in studying why we are tall, organized, athletic, or healthy?

Yes, as these traits are determined by genomes, and computers play a huge role in sequencing and interpreting these genomes.

What are some of the important questions in biology and medicine that can be addressed with computer science?

Computer science can help in developing technologies that can assess patients and help provide accurate medical assessments and treatments.

Is it enough to study humans and the human genome?

In addition to studying humans and the human genome, we should model it and make useful data based on it. This data can be useful in predicting and preventing diseases and get a better understanding of the human body overall.

Is the industry interested in computational biology, or is it largely academic research?

Computational biology has a lot of applications that can revolutionize many industries, which is why many industries are interested in it.

References

A Brief Guide to Genomics. (n.d.). National Human Genome Research Institute. Retrieved September 5, 2022, from https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/fact-sheets/A-Brief-Guide-to-Genomics

Computational biology. (n.d.). Wikipedia. Retrieved September 13, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computational_biology

The Computer Science behind DNA Sequencing - Science in the News. (2019, April 27). Science in the News. Retrieved September 5, 2022, from https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2019/the-computer-science-behind-dna-sequencing/