Digitizing humanity

Artif DNA PNA XNA. 2013 Apr-Jun;4(2):37-8. doi: 10.4161/adna.25489.

Abstract

The application of ex vivo synthetic DNA as a high capacity information storage medium is well documented. Herein, we consider the potential for synthetic DNA to be incorporated as part of the human genome; providing a definitive, accessible, in vivo database of patient history.

MeSH terms

  • Chromosomes, Artificial / genetics
  • DNA / genetics*
  • Genetics, Medical
  • Humans
  • Information Storage and Retrieval / methods*

Substances

  • DNA