Scientist puts book into thimble of DNA, has extra room for THE ENTIRE INTERNET

August 17, 2012August 3, 2021Posted in 5 Random ThursdayTagged Data storage device, DNA, George Church, Hard disk drive, series of tubes

So, this author and scientist just made 3.98 bazillions of copies of his book … in DNA

Unlike hard drives and regular paper, this stuff will LAST FOREVER.

Also: the technique used by professor George Church means a tiny little device, something the size of your thumb, could hold all the data on the Series of Tubes.

All.

Of.

It.

Cheap, limitless storage that lasts forever.

Not too shabby, Mr. Scientist-Author-Professor, for you are a Muffin of Stud.

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4 thoughts on “Scientist puts book into thimble of DNA, has extra room for THE ENTIRE INTERNET”

rozzychan says:

August 18, 2012 at 4:12 pm

Except that DNA doesn’t last forever. It changes. this is normal evolution.
After a few years, the book might not be as readable.

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Jackie Jones says:

August 18, 2012 at 5:44 am

Must be shared, thanks for the info. Onward into the land far beyond Star Trek . . .

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zita consani (@themastersbard) says:

August 17, 2012 at 8:58 am

wowee blowee my mini mindee

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lindseyjparsons says:

August 17, 2012 at 8:24 am

WOW!!!! That does sound very very awesome! 😀

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