DNA storage: research landscape and future prospects
Yiming Dong, Fajia Sun, Zhi Ping, Qi Ouyang, Long Qian
Abstract
The global demand for data storage is currently outpacing the world's storage capabilities. DNA, the carrier of natural genetic information, offers a stable, resource- and energy-efficient and sustainable data storage solution. In this review, we summarize the fundamental theory, research history, and technical challenges of DNA storage. From a quantitative perspective, we evaluate the prospect of DNA, and organic polymers in general, as a novel class of data storage medium.
Topics & Concepts
Information storagePerspective (graphical)Computer data storageComputer scienceEnergy storageClass (philosophy)NanotechnologyDNABiologyMaterials sciencePhysicsDatabaseGeneticsQuantum mechanicsPower (physics)Artificial intelligenceOperating systemDNA and Biological ComputingAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniquesModular Robots and Swarm Intelligence