This podcast episode delves into the feasibility and potential of using DNA as a data storage medium, exploring its immense storage capacity and the process of encoding digital information into genetic material. While the technology holds promise for the preservation and longevity of vast amounts of data, challenges such as high cost, slow speed, and limitations in data translation remain. The episode acknowledges the significant advancements made through the Human Genome Project and discusses the ongoing research and development aiming to improve the viability of DNA data storage in the future.
