Members of the DuraStore project, together with the Högberg Lab, recently had the opportunity to present our work on DNA data storage to the public during ForskarFredag, organized by Vetenskapens Hus as part of the European Researchers’ Night.
The event provided an excellent platform to showcase both the EIC DiGNA portfolio and the aims of the DuraStore project, while engaging directly with curious minds of all ages.
To make this emerging technology accessible, we invited visitors to:
- Translate their own names into DNA code
- Discover how much DNA would be needed to store one year’s worth of YouTube uploads
- Interactively explore, with 3D-printed props, why random access storage is essential for future applications
- Hold a prototype of our molecular data storage drive to experience first-hand the extraordinary data density offered by DNA
These activities sparked lively discussions and highlighted how quickly younger generations connect with the concepts behind future information technologies.
We are grateful to the organizers for creating this opportunity to share our research and contribute to inspiring the next generation of scientists, innovators, and decision-makers.