We are on the verge of a future where automated systems trawl through exabytes of genetic data, lazily analyzing it and spitting out promising results for further, focused, research.

The first steps are being taken today with similar systems for automated drug discovery, and the same amount of effort should be thrown into genetic research.

Not only do I want my DNA in a database making up a genetic version of DigitalCorpora.org, freely available to researchers (commercial and non-profit alike), I also want it available to law enforcement so that when a familial match pops up for a sample in a rape kit or crime scene they can catch the person.

If a critical mass of genetic information could be gathered and sufficient computing power thrown at it, live-saving discoveries could become so routine they aren't even reported on anymore.

I am excited, too.