Explore how DNA molecules can store digital information through binary encoding
DNA uses four bases (A, C, G, T) to store genetic information. Since computers use binary (0, 1), we can map DNA bases to binary pairs, enabling DNA to store digital data with incredible density.
This simulation demonstrates core concepts in bioinformatics: encoding biological sequences, data compression, and information retrieval—essential for genome sequencing and analysis.
Scientists have successfully stored books, images, and videos in DNA. One gram of DNA can theoretically store 215 petabytes of data, making it ideal for long-term archival storage.