DNA Data Storage
The first consortium of industry and academic
organizations to focus on addressing the world's
exponentially growing demand for archival storage
by using DNA as data storage medium
Is DNA the Future of Data
Storage?
What if we wanted to fit the data from 150 smartphones – almost 10,000 gigabytes – in the head of a pin? We can – if our storage material is DNA. A few teams of computer scientists around the world have designed methods for translating digital code into DNA code. They work together with bioengineers who can synthesize DNA, building it from the blocks up. The result? Whatever information you want - text, an image file, or even a video – stored in a strand of DNA.
DNA Data Storage Alliance, A SNIA
Technology Affiliate
About Us
The DNA Data Storage Alliance was formed in October 2020 with the mission to create and promote an interoperable storage ecosystem based on manufactured DNA as a data storage medium. It includes over 40 industry and academic member organizations. The Alliance joined SNIA as a Technology Affiliate in 2022, combining the expertise of the Alliance’s membership with SNIA’s experience in open standards development.
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Our scope
Our Mission
Create and promote an interoperable storage ecosystem
based on DNA as a data storage medium.
Current work groups
Industry Technology Roadmap