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DNA's Potential to Store the World's Data

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Implications of DNA storage and synthesis

One key aspect of new storage mechanisms, such as DNA storage, is the importance of security. The idea of using DNA as a storage mechanism also raises implications for privacy, although it may be considered as something from science fiction at the moment. Several companies are already involved in DNA synthesis, with some offering the ability to upload a sequence and obtain DNA as a commodity. However, there is a push to achieve an exponential decrease in the cost of DNA synthesis, similar to Moore's law for technology, which has not been fully realized yet.

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