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.