Its just mind-boggling to know how much data is being created all over the world. So, archiving this huge amount is obviously a concern. This is especially important for all research works. Magnetic media such as Hard drives and CDs are currently the most preferred and used way of storing data. But again, these are either perishable or gobble up significant amount of power.
Here comes DNA to the rescue. DNA being the basis of life is not only an archive store but also a more reliable and stable form for storing data. Each and every cell in our body reads this data from DNA to carry out its varied complex functions. Here again its stability and robustness is highlighted .So why can't DNA be used to store your favorite song?
Now scientists have tapped into this notion and have emerged quiet successful. They can now convert or code all those 0s and 1s of your song into DNA code (A, C, T, G). This is later decoded back to give you the song or file back.
Isn't it amazing! But its not quiet practicable just yet owing mainly to its cost. We may have to wait a decade to see it in our everyday life.
I hope it catches on in the future!!
Here comes DNA to the rescue. DNA being the basis of life is not only an archive store but also a more reliable and stable form for storing data. Each and every cell in our body reads this data from DNA to carry out its varied complex functions. Here again its stability and robustness is highlighted .So why can't DNA be used to store your favorite song?
Now scientists have tapped into this notion and have emerged quiet successful. They can now convert or code all those 0s and 1s of your song into DNA code (A, C, T, G). This is later decoded back to give you the song or file back.
Isn't it amazing! But its not quiet practicable just yet owing mainly to its cost. We may have to wait a decade to see it in our everyday life.
I hope it catches on in the future!!
