Boston researchers set world record for rapid genome sequencing

Researchers set a new Guinness World Record by sequencing a patient's whole genome in under four hours. This breakthrough could revolutionize critical care by enabling rapid genetic diagnoses. The record-breaking analysis took 3 hours and 57 minutes, significantly faster than the previous record. This advancement aims to provide same-day genetic analysis for critically ill patients, particularly in neonatal intensive care units. This rapid sequencing technology, developed by Roche, could expedite diagnoses for rare diseases and guide life-saving treatments, potentially reducing unnecessary procedures for vulnerable infants.