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By: Ruchi Jain, Rudra Pratap Singh, Minal Lodhi, and Madhu Dhakad
1 Professor, Department of computer science, Lakshmi
Narain College of Technology and Science Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh,
India
2 Student, Department of computer science, Lakshmi Narain College of
Technology and Science Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
DNA data storage is a technology that takes advantage of the inherent characteristics of DNA to store large quantities of data in a highly compact and long-lasting format. This article provides detailed insights into how DNA storage works, as well as analytical methods like encoding, decoding, synthesis, sequencing, and error-correction methods . It investigates many ways DNA storage can be a solution for various fields, from archival data systems and healthcare to artificial intelligence and even space. DNA storage offers many advantages as an archival data format that provides the highest data density and permanent, error-free storage, but faces difficulties from high cost, slow retrieval rates, and scalability. Ultimately, upcoming innovations such as epigenetic modifications and simplified DNA encoding platforms are paving the way for the practical application of DNA-based data storage soon. These advancements are not only addressing current technical limitations but also enhancing storage capacity, stability, and retrieval accuracy. As researchers continue to refine encoding techniques and streamline synthesis and sequencing processes, the dream of using DNA as a mainstream digital storage medium is rapidly transforming into reality. This breakthrough holds the potential to revolutionize how we store and preserve vast amounts of information—ushering in a new era of ultra- dense, long-lasting, and sustainable data storage solutions that could surpass traditional magnetic and optical systems in both efficiency and longevity .
Keywords: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Epigenetic Modifications, Digital
Archiving, CRISPR, DNA.
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