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New Study Confirms That the Future of Data Storage Is in DNA

DNA contains information about a living organism. It codes everything in an living being. That’s why it makes sense for corporations like Microsoft to invest in research that studies how DNA can be used to store data. Unlike most of the existing data storage devices out there, DNA doesn’t degrade over time, plus it’s very compact. For example, just four grams of DNA can contain a year’s worth of information produced by all of humanity combined.

As humankind progresses, the amount of data we produce and consume has been growing considerably. Gone are the days when a 1.44Mb floppy disk could fulfill our needs. This continual increase in data necessitates a more robust and durable data…

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 New Study Confirms That the Future of Data Storage Is in DNA

Humanity’s means of keeping data intact have greatly improved over the years. We’ve moved from paper to magnetic film to microchips. But DNA presents an even better option.

DNAandU

This website provides an opportunity for those of you who want to share your story including those already using DNA information in your healthcare decisions...

DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy

Discovering Your Ancestors – One Gene at a Time

Genes for Good

Genes for Good is a research study aimed at generating and analyzing an enormous database of health and genetic information. This research will provide valuable biological insight into the causes of common diseases.

Know Your DNA

You have several options when it comes to learning about your DNA, KnowYourDNA is the best source for finding all things related to DNA.

Promethease

Promethease is a literature retrieval system that builds a personal DNA report based on connecting a file of DNA genotypes to the scientific findings cited in SNPedia.

DNA from the Beginning

An animated primer of 75 experiments that made modern genetics.

DNA Interactive

Register free to join our online teaching community where you can create personalized web pages and use the Lesson Builder tool.

DNA Learning Center

Preparing students and families to thrive in the gene age.

DNA.com

Through the engineering of biology, Intrexon is helping to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges to realize a better, healthier planet.

The DNA Geek

Leah Larkin earned her Ph.D. in biology from the University of Texas at Austin, where she used DNA to study the relationships among different species. She has worked in both academia and scientific publishing and applies those research skills daily to solving genealogical questions using DNA. Her background makes her uniquely qualified to analyze your DNA results to reveal your family history.

YourGenome.com

DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is a long molecule that contains our unique genetic code. Like a recipe book it holds the instructions for making all the proteins in our bodies.  

Adoption and DNA

Helping those with unknown parentage (and their families) discover their heritage through DNA testing.

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