Microsoft is testing 10 million long oligonucleotides of DNA, "prehistoric information technology," for long-term, secure data storage.

Microsoft is keen on synthetic DNA as a future long-term archival medium that could solve the world's need for more data storage.

Microsoft made a significant breakthrough as they successfully created synthetic DNA storage. (Photo : @3dparadise / Unsplash) Microsoft took a leap with their new synthetic DNA to store data.

Microsoft will buy 10 million synthetic 'long oligonucleotides', or DNA molecules, from US startup Twist Bioscience to explore whether they can be used for long-term mass storage, the companies ...

Microsoft researchers also note that DNA storage could be the most future-proof medium we have. As long as there are humans, they will be interested in reading their own DNA.

According to Microsoft, the cost of DNA storage needs to fall by a factor of 10,000 before it becomes widely adopted. While many experts say that's unlikely, Microsoft believes such advances could ...

Microsoft also plans to work on the chemistry of the solvents and reagents used with the DNA, which are now fossil-based.

Microsoft is carrying out experiments with synthetic DNA for digital data storage and has recently agreed to purchase ten million strands of DNA from genetics startup Twist Bioscience. Microsoft ...

If Microsoft is serious about delivering DNA data storage technology to the market, it may want to consider funding the public research project in addition to its in-house R&D. Otherwise, it may ...

Microsoft’s latest breakthrough could make DNA-based data centers possible By Luke Dormehl Published March 25, 2019 Microsoft and UW demonstrate first fully automated DNA data storage ...

According to Microsoft, the cost of DNA storage needs to fall by a factor of 10,000 before it becomes widely adopted.

This week, “Microsoft Monday” includes details about management restructuring, 200MB of data being stored on DNA strands, an update about Xbox Play Anywhere, the controversial “Star of David ...