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The Potential of DNA Data Storage
TLDR DNA data storage has the potential to hold massive amounts of information in a small space, but it is currently expensive and slow. However, advancements in technology are expected to make it more affordable and efficient in the future.
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00:00
This episode discusses the concept of DNA data storage and the vast amount of data that is being generated and saved in various forms.
01:51
Archival storage of data on magnetic reels is a reliable and cost-effective method, but the need for large cold storage buildings and uncertainty about the longevity of the tapes has led to the search for alternative data storage methods.
04:00
DNA has been proposed as a method for storing data.
06:12
DNA can hold a massive amount of information, equivalent to the Library of Congress or all the data on Facebook, and it can be stored in a ping-pong ball.
08:18
DNA data storage works by assigning each nucleotide (Guanine, Thymine, Adenine, and Cytosine) to a different number, allowing any string of binary data to be converted into genetic code based on those nucleotides, physically creating DNA as a means of encoding information.
10:28
DNA data storage is currently expensive and slow, making it unlikely to be widely adopted until it becomes more affordable and efficient in the future.
12:22
DNA data storage is currently slow and expensive, but it is expected to become faster and more affordable in the future.
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