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This is a project run under Google X. Google will store the genome in the cloud for $25, and the storage system could have a major impact on the scientific community. The hope is to collect millions of genomes to aid in scientific research. As MIT Review reports, the system could aid in collecting "cancer genome clouds" that would allow scientists to share information and run virtual experiments. Significant advancements in genomics analysis have been made possible with the emergence of better and more cost-effective tools. For example, cloud-based technologies, such as those offered by Google Cloud Platform (GCP), provide computational resources capable of analyzing massive amounts of genomic information at unprecedented speeds and in many cases, at a lower cost compared with on-premises solutions. Today, the use of cloud-based tools enables analysis across thousands of genomes to identify patterns and markers for disease predisposition, prediction, and causality. This helps improve how healthcare providers understand and treat disease, and creates better-informed treatment plans for patients