BIOLOGICAL DATA NETWORKS AND METHODS THEREFOR

摘要

A network node including a network interface and a packet generator in communication with the network interface is disclosed. The packet generator is configured to generate a data packet including a first header containing network routing information, a second header containing header information pertaining to the biological sequence data, and a payload containing a representation of the biological sequence data relative to a reference sequence. The network node further includes a queue in communication with the network interface, the data packet being stored within the queue. The network node also includes a transmit controller for controlling transmission of the data packet over a network accessible through the network interface.