1. Applications in paternity determination: Genome sequencing is being successfully applied to identify the father or mother of a fetus. A child inherits half of its chromosomes from its parents. So paternity is being determined by identifying the child’s DNA. This is one of the breakthroughs in genome sequencing.
2. Application in Criminal Identification: Criminals involved in murder or rape are identified through the application of genome sequencing. Blood drops, hair, teeth, nails, semen or semen, body parts etc. are collected from the crime scene. If the amount of sample obtained is too low, the amount is amplified in the PCR process. The genome sequencing of these samples is compared with the genome sequencing of the suspect. This is how criminals are identified.
3. Gene therapy and RNAi: Cure genetic defects using gene therapy. By removing the defective gene from the cell and inserting the healthy gene, the patient is cured of the disease. Viruses, RNAi, antisense or zinc finger proteins are used as carriers of these genes. As a result, the treatment of hemophilia, color blindness, night blindness, cancer etc. has become easier.
4. Stem cells: Cells that can divide for life are called stem cells. B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes are stem cells. These cells are used to replace lost organs, make organ cells and test new drugs.
5. Micro RNA: Micro RNA can be used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as cancer, viral infections, metabolic disorders, inflammation etc. It inhibits the action of disease-causing genes.
6. Genome Scanning: Genome scanning technology allows the complete genome of any organism to be known at low cost and very quickly. In this process, it will be possible to uncover information about 98% of inactive genes in human chromosomes.
7. Nanotechnology: The provision of human health services and food security will be possible through the production of organic matter through nanotechnology.
8. Gene Cloning: Many materials used for human welfare are created by applying gene cloning technology. In the future it will be possible to produce essential items using this technology.
9. GM micro-organisms: In the developed countries of the world, using GM micro-organisms is trying to prevent the level of environmental pollution. GM microorganisms will be used to keep the natural environment clean.
10. Research Institutions: Genome sequencing experiments are conducted in various universities, medical colleges, biotechnology institutes, government and private clinics in Bangladesh. The number of research institutes is increasing in public, private and private endeavors. As a result, the potential for genome sequencing is increasing.
11. Research Materials: Most of the equipment and materials for genome sequencing experiments are imported from abroad. So the cost becomes high. At present several machines and materials are being produced in the country.
12. Skilled Researchers: Bangladesh has skilled researchers for research on genome sequencing and genetics. Researchers are being recruited all the time.
13. Training Arrangements: Regular training is arranged for people engaged in genome sequencing and genetics research work in the country and abroad. As a result, the possibility of genome sequencing in Bangladesh is progressing.