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DNA Breakthrough: Revolutionizing Data Storage and Computing

2/3/2025

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Peking University researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery by controlling nitrogen nuclear spins in DNA with electric field gradients. This innovation positions DNA as a dual-purpose tool for data storage and computation, promising to transform digital processing, bolster security, and champion sustainability. The DNA computing market is projected to soar into the billions by 2030.

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Peking University researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery by controlling nitrogen nuclear spins in DNA with electric field gradients. This innovation positions DNA as a dual-purpose tool for data storage and computation, promising to transform digital processing, bolster security, and champion sustainability. The DNA computing market is projected to soar into the billions by 2030.