Pantheon DNA Data Storage CODEC: Experiences, Challenges, and Innovations

Explore a 29-minute conference talk from the Storage Developer Conference (SDC) 2023 that delves into the development and implementation of the Pantheon DNA Data Storage CODEC through the Prometheus project, a collaboration between Lenovo and IPT Institute in Brazil. Gain deep insights into the advantages of synthetic DNA for cold-data storage, including enhanced density, energy efficiency, and durability compared to conventional storage media. Learn about the complete DNA data storage pipeline, from data encoding to storage and retrieval, with particular emphasis on error correction architecture and coding techniques. Discover how the Pantheon CODEC incorporates standard storage system methods alongside bioinformatics processes like sanitizing, adapter removal, contamination filtering, and read alignment. Understand the implementation of the SNIA DNA Archive Rosetta Stone (DARS) Sector scheme in the latest version, complete with experimental results and practical insights. Master the complexities of adaptive decoding techniques, potential challenges, and viable solutions based on real-world applications in DNA data storage systems.