Deep Tech & Frontier

Biocomputing Researcher

Uses living cells and DNA to store data and perform computation

£45k-£100k Deep tech

What it involves

Explores DNA data storage and biological computing systems that could store the world's data at densities and durability far beyond silicon-based storage.

Skills & knowledge needed

Molecular biologyDNA synthesis/sequencingComputer science fundamentalsBioinformaticsResearch methodology

Why it's emerging now

Data storage demand is outpacing silicon capacity — DNA storage offers a theoretically unlimited alternative.

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