<ul><li>Researchers have developed a template-based method for encoding data in DNA, inspired by our cells' chemical processes.</li><li>The new method allows for more efficient storage of 350 bits at a time by encoding strands in parallel.</li><li>The technique leverages methylation, a chemical reaction, to switch genes on and off and represent binary values.</li><li>This DNA storage method has potential applications in long-term archival storage for data such as medical records and financial reports.</li></ul>

An easier-to-use technique for storing data in DNA is inspired by our cells

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