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boem@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

All the Data on Earth Can Fit in a Cup Full of DNA. This Is MIT’s Jurassic Park-Inspired Project

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All the Data on Earth Can Fit in a Cup Full of DNA. This Is MIT’s Jurassic Park-Inspired Project

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boem@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago
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DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the molecule of life. While there are other essential molecules for life as we know it, DNA holds a special significance...
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    And has data integrity for a few hours, if no mechanism to constantly repair them (almost correctly) exist.

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    I hint at ribosomes RNA polymerase here.

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      This was my thought. DNA isn’t stable so it’s a lousy storage medium. Degrades over time, mutations in living organisms, etc.

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      How would the thing in your spoiler repair DNA?

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        Tap for spoiler

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        My, i’m getting old. I meant RNA polymerase.

        Btw, i came across this article while searching for the right term.

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