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Scientists store data inside DNA that could last MILLIONS of years

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 7:11
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Just one gram of DNA can store the equivalent of 14,000 Blu-ray discs.

But although the potential for DNA as an alternative to hard drives has been known about for years, it is not the most reliable and secure way to keep data safe.

The latest breakthrough could be about to change that, however.

Chemists subjected spheres of DNA to extreme temperatures designed to mimic chemical degradation and found the material – and the data stored on it – could be successfully decoded …. http://www.dailymail.co.uk




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