October 21, 2008 Researchers intend to build online DNA database Play video

(Scot Yount, NECN) - Ten scientists have decided to post their DNA sequences online for all the world to see. The personal genome database is a Harvard Medical School effort. Researchers want to gather 100,000 people's genome data and put in a giant database to further the science.

The researchers are convinced that their information, and that of thousands of others, will help individual doctors provide better care for their patients.

NECN's Scot Yount has more.