DNA as a data storage system with a rewriting option
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14:16, 04.03.2026
Scientists from the United States have developed a digital “hard drive” with a feature that allows for rewriting. With this new technology, storing and editing data at the molecular level will become a reality.
The latest data storage technology
In 1959, American scientist Richard Feynman first proposed the concept of using DNA as a data carrier. Since then, his idea has been regularly reviewed and tested by scientists.
The main problem with this concept was the inability to edit data. However, a research team from the University of Missouri in Columbia recently developed a system that allows information to be rewritten and erased.
The density of data storage in DNA is extremely high, and most of the world's information could fit into one small box. DNA data can be stored for thousands of years under the right conditions. In addition, this technology consumes significantly less energy.
The system works much faster and is more environmentally friendly than other methods. Among many other advantages, this storage system is more reliable and less vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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