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DNA isn't just for living organisms—it could also be the ultimate data storage medium! 
With the ability to store up to 215 petabytes of data in just one gram, DNA is incredibly efficient. Scientists have shown that it’s highly durable, with the potential to preserve information for millions of years, much like how ancient DNA has been recovered from extinct creatures like woolly mammoths. 
By encoding digital data into DNA sequences of the four chemical bases (A, T, C, G), researchers can store massive amounts of information in a tiny space. In the future, synthetic DNA could revolutionize long-term data storage, offering a compact and reliable alternative to traditional methods. 
With the ability to store up to 215 petabytes of data in just one gram, DNA is incredibly efficient. Scientists have shown that it’s highly durable, with the potential to preserve information for millions of years, much like how ancient DNA has been recovered from extinct creatures like woolly mammoths. By encoding digital data into DNA sequences of the four chemical bases (A, T, C, G), researchers can store massive amounts of information in a tiny space. In the future, synthetic DNA could revolutionize long-term data storage, offering a compact and reliable alternative to traditional methods.