Ideas: The journey to DNA data storage

Bikland Quinn, a principal researcher specializing in chemistry and biotechnology, Jake Smith, an automation expert in DNA synthesis, and Sergei Yakanen, a coding theory specialist, delve into the revolutionary potential of DNA for data storage. They discuss the challenges of converting digital data into DNA sequences and the vital role of error correction to ensure data integrity. Innovations like the open-sourcing of the Trellis BMA code are highlighted, as well as the surprising resilience of DNA against radiation, showcasing the promising future of this groundbreaking technology.