FaST-LMM and Windows Azure Put Genetics Research on Faster Track
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Channel: Microsoft Research · 2012 · Science & Technology
Although researchers are able to collect, store, and analyze tremendous volumes of data, technological and storage limitations can severely impact the speed at which these data can be analyzed. A new algorithm developed by Microsoft Research, FaST-LMM, runs on Windows Azure in the cloud and expedites analysis time—reducing processing periods from years to just days or hours. An early application of FaST-LMM and Windows Azure helps researchers analyze data for the genetic causes of common diseases. For more information, please visit Cloud Research Engagement: http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/projects/azure/
