People who think DNA-based storage is somehow perfect, and will last over 1000 years, have obviously never heard of cancer before.
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Replying to @djinnius
Cancer is a genetic mutation, frequently caused by environmental issues like stray ionizing radiation, ambient chemicals, etc.
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Replying to @SamuelAFalvoII
Cells have one copy of DNA. PCR DNA storage can have millions/billions
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Replying to @djinnius
I remain unconvinced. I'd like to see experiments involving exposure to intense ionizing radiation to simulate millenia first.
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Replying to @SamuelAFalvoII
I mean I've genetically modified organisms so I'm not talking completely out my ass here
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Replying to @djinnius @SamuelAFalvoII
We know a lot about DNA degradation from reconstructing ancient DNA
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Replying to @djinnius @SamuelAFalvoII
If you want it to last, pack it in glass w. argon and wrap with lead. This is tractable
1:32 PM - 8 Oct 2017
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