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Synthetic DNA applications in information technology

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  • Linda C. Meiser

    (ETH Zurich)

  • Bichlien H. Nguyen

    (Microsoft Research)

  • Yuan-Jyue Chen

    (Microsoft Research)

  • Jeff Nivala

    (University of Washington)

  • Karin Strauss

    (Microsoft Research)

  • Luis Ceze

    (University of Washington)

  • Robert N. Grass

    (ETH Zurich)

Abstract

Synthetic DNA is a growing alternative to electronic-based technologies in fields such as data storage, product tagging, or signal processing. Its value lies in its characteristic attributes, namely Watson-Crick base pairing, array synthesis, sequencing, toehold displacement and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) capabilities. In this review, we provide an overview of the most prevalent applications of synthetic DNA that could shape the future of information technology. We emphasize the reasons why the biomolecule can be a valuable alternative for conventional electronic-based media, and give insights on where the DNA-analog technology stands with respect to its electronic counterparts.

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  • Linda C. Meiser & Bichlien H. Nguyen & Yuan-Jyue Chen & Jeff Nivala & Karin Strauss & Luis Ceze & Robert N. Grass, 2022. "Synthetic DNA applications in information technology," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 13(1), pages 1-13, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:13:y:2022:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-021-27846-9
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-27846-9
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    1. Adam Kuzdraliński & Marek Miśkiewicz & Hubert Szczerba & Wojciech Mazurczyk & Jeff Nivala & Bogdan Księżopolski, 2023. "Unlocking the potential of DNA-based tagging: current market solutions and expanding horizons," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 14(1), pages 1-7, December.
    2. Tongtong Zhang & Lingzhi Wang & Jing Wang & Zhongqiang Wang & Madhav Gupta & Xuyun Guo & Ye Zhu & Yau Chuen Yiu & Tony K. C. Hui & Yan Zhou & Can Li & Dangyuan Lei & Kwai Hei Li & Xinqiang Wang & Qi W, 2023. "Multimodal dynamic and unclonable anti-counterfeiting using robust diamond microparticles on heterogeneous substrate," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 14(1), pages 1-11, December.
    3. Anne M. Luescher & Andreas L. Gimpel & Wendelin J. Stark & Reinhard Heckel & Robert N. Grass, 2024. "Chemical unclonable functions based on operable random DNA pools," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 15(1), pages 1-11, December.

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