All the Data on Earth Can Fit in a Cup Full of DNA. This Is MIT’s Jurassic Park-Inspired Project
All the Data on Earth Can Fit in a Cup Full of DNA. This Is MIT’s Jurassic Park-Inspired Project
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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ribosomesRNA polymerase here.13 0 ReplyThis was my thought. DNA isn’t stable so it’s a lousy storage medium. Degrades over time, mutations in living organisms, etc.
8 0 ReplyHow would the thing in your spoiler repair DNA?
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6 0 ReplyMy, i'm getting old. I meant RNA polimerase.
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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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