Summary:
- Researchers have developed a new method to store digital data using DNA, which can hold much more information than traditional storage like cassette tapes or hard drives.
- This DNA-based storage system can store up to 1 exabyte (1 billion gigabytes) of data in a single gram of DNA, making it a highly compact and dense form of data storage.
- The DNA storage technology has the potential to revolutionize how we store and preserve large amounts of digital information for the long-term, as DNA is a very stable and durable medium compared to electronic storage devices.