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Quantifying molecular bias in DNA data storage.

Yuan-Jyue Chen¹, Christopher N Takahashi², Lee Organick²

¹Microsoft Research, Redmond, Washington, 98052, USA. yuanjc@microsoft.com.

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|July 1, 2020

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DNA data storage shows promise but suffers from uneven sequence coverage. This study identifies synthesis and PCR as key bias sources, offering a model to improve DNA storage efficiency and robustness.

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Bioinformatics
Data Storage

Background:

DNA is a promising medium for archival data storage.
Current DNA data storage systems face challenges with uneven sequencing coverage, impacting efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the causes of sequence copy unevenness in DNA data storage.
To develop a statistical model to understand and mitigate bias in DNA data storage.

Main Methods:

Analysis of millions of unique DNA sequences from a digital data archival system.
Development of statistical models for synthesis and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) processes.
Exploration of trade-offs between various storage parameters.

Main Results:

Identified DNA synthesis and PCR as the primary sources of bias in sequence copy distribution.
Developed a comprehensive statistical model for the overall DNA data storage process.
Quantified trade-offs influencing system efficiency and robustness.

Conclusions:

Addressing synthesis and PCR bias is crucial for efficient DNA data storage.
The developed model provides insights for engineering robust and high-capacity DNA archival systems.
Optimizing these molecular processes can reduce sequencing waste and data loss.