An Entire Book Was Written in DNA—and You Can Buy It for $60
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A new anthology of biotech essays and sci-fi stories has been encoded into DNA, showcasing DNA data storage potential. Asimov Press sells the book for $60, including a physical copy and DNA-encoded version in a metal capsule. Boston's Catalog encoded the 240-page book using about 500,000 unique DNA molecules. This demonstrates DNA's capacity as a compact, durable storage medium lasting thousands of years. While the technology advances, challenges like cost and complexity persist.
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