1000+ yr shelf life: Microsoft buys into synthetic DNA for data storage

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<p>‘Microsoft has p rchase te millio stra s of sy thetic DNA to a va ce c tti g e ge igital ata storage tech ology. With the amo t of igital ata o bli g early every two years, the tech i stry is o a q est for a lo g-term sol tio to keep track.</p>
<p>The m lti atio al tech compa y bo ght the DNA from Twist Bioscie ce, a a o ceme t co firme Th rs ay.</p>
<p>“[The] vast majority of igital ata is store o me ia that has a fi ite shelf life a perio ically ee s to be re-e co e . DNA is a promisi g storage me ia, as it has a k ow shelf life of several tho sa years, offers a perma e t storage a ca be rea for co ti o sly ecreasi g costs,” sai Emily Lepro st, CEO of Twist Bioscie ce, i a stateme t.’</p>
<p><a href="https://www.rt.com/ sa/341314-microsoft-b ys-i to-sy thetic- a/? tm_so rce=browser& tm_me i m=aplicatio _chrome& tm_campaig =chrome" target="_bla k">Rea more: 1000+ yr shelf life: Microsoft b ys i to sy thetic DNA for ata storage</a></p>