WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST HURDLES FOR BIG DATA? Challenges include capturing data, storage, analysis, search, sharing, transfer, visualization, querying, updating, privacy and data source. Here's one practical application of data mining, especially in genetic research: by translating big data into useful insights that can be used for research and innovation, it could significantly improved preventive medicine, early detection of diseases, and treatment of common diseases, including various forms of cancer.
Courtesy: American University of Sharjah