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Short Stuff: DNA Data Storage

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Unlocking DNA: The Future of Data Storage

This chapter delves into the revolutionary potential of DNA as a medium for storing vast amounts of information, illustrating that a tiny quantity could hold data equivalent to the Library of Congress. It explains the process of converting digital information into genetic code, highlighting the exciting possibilities of a future where human-generated data can be compactly stored in biological form.

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