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Borrowing from biology to power next-gen data storage

Researchers at Penn State have developed a bio-hybrid system that combines synthetic DNA with perovskite semiconductors to create a memory resistor that stores and processes data with minimal power consumption. This technology has the potential to enable more efficient data centers, speedier data processing and more complex data analysis.

Cracking the case: new methods to solve complex wildlife crimes

A new study by Dr. Gila Kahila Bar-Gal presents an integrative approach to wildlife forensics, combining advanced genetic tools with local databases to solve complex environmental crimes involving multiple species. This method demonstrates the ability to identify species, trace their origins, and confirm criminal activity beyond reason...

DNAformer: where nature meets AI

The Technion-developed method, DNAformer, accelerates DNA-based data retrieval by three orders of magnitude while improving accuracy. It uses a transformer model trained on simulated data to reconstruct accurate DNA sequences from erroneous copies.

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Harnessing nature’s code for data storage

The new approach utilizes epigenetic principles to encode digital information onto existing DNA strands, significantly increasing storage capacity and reducing costs. The technique enables the storage of vast amounts of data in a minuscule space for long durations, offering a major shift from conventional storage technologies.

Scientists preserve DNA in an amber-like polymer

Researchers at MIT develop a glassy, amber-like polymer that can store DNA at room temperature while protecting the molecules from damage caused by heat or water. The T-REX method allows easy removal of DNA without damaging it, making it a promising technology for storing digital information on DNA.

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The future of data storage lies in DNA microcapsules

The new PCR technique enables scalable DNA data storage, making large, energy-guzzling data centers obsolete. The technology stores data in compact, long-lasting DNA files that can be easily searched and retrieved using fluorescent labels.

Scientists “revive” Stone Age molecules

Researchers reconstruct bacterial genomes of Ice Age microorganisms, reviving ancient natural products and discovering new chemical diversity. The team uses synthetic molecular biotechnology to produce chemicals encoded by ancient genes, unlocking the secrets of Earth's past microbes.

How can digital data stored as DNA be manipulated?

Scientists have developed a new method to store and retrieve digital data encoded in DNA molecules using enzymes. The approach enables complex calculations on DNA-encoded data without converting it back into electronic form.

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Dual-plasmid editing system improves DNA digital storage potential

A new dual-plasmid editing system improves DNA digital storage potential by accurately rewriting digital information encoded in DNA sequences. The system, developed by Prof. LIU Kai and colleagues, uses a rationally designed coding algorithm and an information editing tool to store, read and rewrite various types of information.

DNA nanotech safe for medical use, new study suggests

A new study from Ohio State University found that DNA nanotechnology is safe for medical use in mice, with a dose-dependent immune response. The research suggests that different shapes of nanostructures may be more conducive to different therapeutic applications.

The future of data storage is double-helical, research indicates

A team of researchers has developed a DNA-based data storage platform with an expanded molecular alphabet, enabling the storage of vast amounts of digital information. The new system uses nanopores to distinguish between natural and chemically modified nucleotides, increasing storage density and sustainability.

Live wire: new research on nanoelectronics

A study by Arizona State University shows that certain proteins can act as efficient electrical conductors, outperforming DNA-based nanowires in conductance. The protein nanowires display better performance over long distances, enabling potential applications for medical sensing and diagnostics.

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Supernova: A glowing DNA enzyme

Researchers at IOCB Prague have created a glowing DNA enzyme called Supernova, which catalyzes a chemiluminescent reaction. This breakthrough uses artificial evolution to identify light-producing deoxyribozymes in a vast library of DNA molecules, opening up new possibilities for point-of-care assays and high-throughput screens.

Could all your digital photos be stored as DNA?

Researchers at MIT have developed a technique to label and retrieve DNA data files from a large pool, enabling feasible DNA data storage. By encapsulating each file in a silica particle labeled with single-stranded DNA barcodes, they demonstrated accurate retrieval of individual images stored as DNA sequences.

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$25 million project will advance DNA-based archival data storage

A $25 million project led by Georgia Tech Research Institute aims to develop scalable DNA-based molecular storage techniques for deployable, exabyte-scale storage. The goal is to significantly reduce size, weight, and power requirements while improving long-term data storage.

Storing data in everyday objects

Scientists create 'DNA of Things' technology, storing 3D-printing instructions and other data in everyday objects like plastic rabbits. The method uses DNA molecules, allowing for secure information transfer and hiding in everyday items like glasses or construction materials.

Living cells engineered to be computing and recording devices

Researchers have developed a new technology that uses DNA for information processing and storage in living cells. The DOMINO system enables the deep interrogation of biology and can execute cascades of DNA writing events in response to biological signals.

Research overcomes key obstacles to scaling up DNA data storage

Researchers developed DNA Enrichment and Nested Separation (DENSe) techniques to label and retrieve DNA data files, increasing estimated file names from 30,000 to 900 million. The system uses nested primer-binding sequences and molecular tags for efficient data retrieval.

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Researchers store computer operating system and short movie on DNA

A team of researchers at Columbia University has developed an algorithm that unlocks DNA's full storage potential, storing up to 215 petabytes of data in a single gram. They demonstrate the reliability and efficiency of their DNA Fountain technique, which packs more information into DNA molecules than previously published methods.

As reliable as your hard drive? Maximizing DNA storage

Researchers have developed a DNA storage method called DNA Fountain that approaches the theoretical maximum for DNA storage, storing 60% more data than previous efforts. The technique uses a coding approach to randomly package information and reassemble it in order, minimizing errors and allowing for reliable retrieval of stored data.

UW team stores digital images in DNA -- and retrieves them perfectly

Researchers develop a novel approach to encode, store, and retrieve digital data using DNA molecules. They successfully encoded four image files into synthetic DNA snippets and retrieved the correct sequences without losing any information. The technology has potential for addressing the world's needs for archival storage.

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How to preserve fleeting digital information with DNA for future generations

Researchers have demonstrated that DNA can preserve information for at least 2,000 years, and they're now working on a filing system to make it easier to navigate. DNA offers a potential solution to data loss in the digital age, with the ability to store unprecedented amounts of data in a fraction of an ounce.

Data-storage for eternity

Researchers have developed a new method to store large volumes of data using DNA and silica, which can potentially survive for over a million years. The technique uses an algorithm to correct errors and encases the information-bearing segments of DNA in silica, providing a robust storage solution.

EMBL-EBI researchers make DNA storage a reality

EMBL-EBI researchers develop a DNA storage method that stores at least 100 million hours of high-definition video in about a cup of DNA, overcoming challenges of writing and reading DNA. The new method uses short strings of DNA and error-tolerant coding to ensure data retrieval without errors.

DNA may hold key to information processing and data storage

Researchers have developed DNA scaffolding that allows for the creation of high-performance nanoelectronic circuits with unprecedented precision. The technology uses synthetic DNA tiles to assemble devices closely, enabling short interconnects and high performance.

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Stanford research points to chance as cause of genetic diseases in Ashkenazi Jews

Researchers found that mutations causing lysosomal storage diseases are no more common than other inherited diseases in the Ashkenazi Jewish population, indicating a lack of selective advantage. The study suggests that these disease-causing mutations were present in the ancestors of Ashkenazi Jews and were passed down through generations.