The Future of Healthcare Depends on Human DNA

He says China's government understands that their future success hinges on accumulating large amounts of human DNA. Think of DNA as the ultimate treasure map, a kind of double helix chart containing the code for traits ranging from our eye color to our susceptibility to certain diseases. If you have 10,000 DNA samples, scientists could possibly isolate the genetic markers in the DNA associated with, say, breast cancer. But if you have 10 million samples, you're statistical chances of finding the markers improved dramatically - which is why China wants so much of it.