The cost of DNA sequencing continues to decline exponentially. With the average cost of sequencing mammalian DNA hovering around $1,000 in the beginning of 2023, startups like Ultima Genomics and Illumina are working to decrease the cost to between $100-$200. That’s about the same as a new pair of Brooks running shoes! As the sequencing cost drops, the quantity of genetic data to study and analyze explodes, making it even more important to leverage machine learning techniques.