The seminar presented by Miss Amritha S. R. on March 1, 2019, focused on next-generation sequencing (NGS) and its applications in genetic research, highlighting the differences in genome sizes among various organisms and the C-value paradox. It discussed the history of genome sequencing, key technologies, methods, and their relevance in personalized medicine and clinical diagnostics. The seminar emphasized the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of NGS, while noting challenges related to data abundance and accuracy.