Information Storage in DNA

Explore the groundbreaking concept of using DNA as a digital storage medium in this 29-minute Devoxx conference talk. Delve into the exponential growth of human-produced information and the challenges of long-term digital archiving. Discover how recent advances in genome science have led to the innovative use of DNA for data storage. Learn about a proof-of-principle experiment that successfully stored and recovered approximately 750kb of digital information using standard DNA technologies. Examine the ideal properties of DNA for archiving and how modern methods like error-correcting codes ensure data integrity. Gain insights into the potential future of DNA as a global-scale digital storage solution, including discussions on writing DNA, size considerations, indexing systems, preservation methods, and the longevity of DNA-stored information.

Intro
DNA
DNA Writer
DNA Reader
DNA Code
What did we store
Nature publication
What has happened since
New devices
Writing DNA
Size of DNA
Indexing system
Cold and dry
Making copies
Age
Time
Future
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