Storing data encoded DNA in living organisms
Patent
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OSTI ID:908397
Current technologies allow the generation of artificial DNA molecules and/or the ability to alter the DNA sequences of existing DNA molecules. With a careful coding scheme and arrangement, it is possible to encode important information as an artificial DNA strand and store it in a living host safely and permanently. This inventive technology can be used to identify origins and protect R&D investments. It can also be used in environmental research to track generations of organisms and observe the ecological impact of pollutants. Today, there are microorganisms that can survive under extreme conditions. As well, it is advantageous to consider multicellular organisms as hosts for stored information. These living organisms can provide as memory housing and protection for stored data or information. The present invention provides well for data storage in a living organism wherein at least one DNA sequence is encoded to represent data and incorporated into a living organism.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA
- Sponsoring Organization:
- United States Department of Energy
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC06-76RL01830
- Assignee:
- Battelle Memorial Institute (Richland, WA)
- Patent Number(s):
- 7,056,724
- Application Number:
- 10/155,761
- OSTI ID:
- 908397
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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