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  • Biotechnology
  • Computer Science
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Global data storage demand exceeds current capabilities.
  • Existing storage solutions face limitations in stability, resource efficiency, and sustainability.
  • DNA, as a natural information carrier, presents a promising alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the fundamental theory and history of DNA data storage.
  • To identify and discuss the technical challenges in implementing DNA storage.
  • To quantitatively evaluate the potential of DNA and organic polymers for data storage.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of DNA data storage research.
  • Analysis of fundamental principles and historical development.
  • Quantitative assessment of DNA and organic polymer storage capabilities.

Main Results:

  • DNA storage is a stable, resource- and energy-efficient, and sustainable data storage solution.
  • Significant technical challenges remain in the widespread adoption of DNA storage.
  • Organic polymers, including DNA, show considerable promise as a novel data storage medium.

Conclusions:

  • DNA data storage is a viable future technology to address global data storage demands.
  • Further research and development are needed to overcome technical hurdles.
  • The potential of DNA and organic polymers as data storage media warrants continued investigation.