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Over the past several decades, a method has been perfected by which data could be saved and re-read in the form of DNA sequences. However, the longer the DNA was preserved, the more it broke down and the more difficult it became to retrieve what had been saved. Now, inspired by fossils, ETH Zurich scientists have found a way to encapsulate DNA in silica and apply an algorithm when reading it that allows data to be decoded after time has taken its toll. http://bit.ly/1B1ToF7 http://bit.ly/1B1ToF7+ -- Peterk Dallas, Tx [log in to unmask] Save our in-boxes! http://emailcharter.org "The problems of our economy have occurred not as an outgrowth of laissez-faire, unbridled competition. They have occurred under the guidance of federal agencies, and under the umbrella of federal regulations." Senator Ted Kennedy, in defending trucking deregulation in 1978. To view the list archives go to: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=RECORDS-MANAGEMENT-UK To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [log in to unmask] with the words UNSUBSCRIBE RECORDS-MANAGEMENT-UK For any technical queries re JISC please email [log in to unmask] For any content based queries, please email [log in to unmask]