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Review
. 2019 Aug;20(8):456-466.
doi: 10.1038/s41576-019-0125-3.

Molecular digital data storage using DNA

Luis Ceze  1 , Jeff Nivala  2 , Karin Strauss  2   3
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Review

Molecular digital data storage using DNA

Luis Ceze et al. Nat Rev Genet. 2019 Aug.

Abstract

Molecular data storage is an attractive alternative for dense and durable information storage, which is sorely needed to deal with the growing gap between information production and the ability to store data. DNA is a clear example of effective archival data storage in molecular form. In this Review, we provide an overview of the process, the state of the art in this area and challenges for mainstream adoption. We also survey the field of in vivo molecular memory systems that record and store information within the DNA of living cells, which, together with in vitro DNA data storage, lie at the growing intersection of computer systems and biotechnology.

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