is the process of determining the order of the nucleotides, or base pairs, in a DNA molecule. The size and The size and complexity of human DNA, however, still makes the sequencing of the human genome awesome to contemplate. If such a large amount of DNA is to be sequenced, a substantial increase in the speed and reduction in the cost of sequencing technology will be required. The current cost of DNA sequencing is estimated to be about $2 to $5 per base pair of finished sequence. These costs must be reduced below $0.50 a base pair before large scale sequencing will be cost effective. One approach to lowering the cost of DNA sequencing is further automation. The maximum reduction in cost of current sequencing technology will come from the creation of a fully automated assembly line for rapid DNA sequencing.
 

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