Research Article

DNA Data Storage: A Novel Approach to High Density, Long Term Digital Storage

Volume: 13 Number: 1 January 31, 2026
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DNA Data Storage: A Novel Approach to High Density, Long Term Digital Storage

Abstract

Shared data volume may hit 175 zettabytes by 2025 thus causing problems for storage solutions. Storage methods using conventional techniques encounter challenges such as data loss and short system durability and high expenditure rates. The natural storage molecule DNA provides excellent density alongside premium durableness together with minimal upkeep needs. The technology still deals with two core limitations of high expense and sluggish encoding procedures. DNA storage research focuses on three areas of improvement to achieve practical and scalable storage solutions. The research examines how DNA data storage exists at present as well as the existing obstacles and future course the technology may take.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Engineering Practice, Systems Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

January 31, 2026

Submission Date

March 24, 2025

Acceptance Date

August 3, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 13 Number: 1

APA
Banerjee, P., Hashim, M., Mitra, D., Upreti, K., Jain, R., Kumar, A., & Kumar, M. (2026). DNA Data Storage: A Novel Approach to High Density, Long Term Digital Storage. El-Cezeri, 13(1), 59-70. https://doi.org/10.31202/ecjse.1663692
AMA
1.Banerjee P, Hashim M, Mitra D, et al. DNA Data Storage: A Novel Approach to High Density, Long Term Digital Storage. El-Cezeri Journal of Science and Engineering. 2026;13(1):59-70. doi:10.31202/ecjse.1663692
Chicago
Banerjee, Pallab, Mohammad Hashim, Dipra Mitra, et al. 2026. “DNA Data Storage: A Novel Approach to High Density, Long Term Digital Storage”. El-Cezeri 13 (1): 59-70. https://doi.org/10.31202/ecjse.1663692.
EndNote
Banerjee P, Hashim M, Mitra D, Upreti K, Jain R, Kumar A, Kumar M (January 1, 2026) DNA Data Storage: A Novel Approach to High Density, Long Term Digital Storage. El-Cezeri 13 1 59–70.
IEEE
[1]P. Banerjee et al., “DNA Data Storage: A Novel Approach to High Density, Long Term Digital Storage”, El-Cezeri Journal of Science and Engineering, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 59–70, Jan. 2026, doi: 10.31202/ecjse.1663692.
ISNAD
Banerjee, Pallab - Hashim, Mohammad - Mitra, Dipra - Upreti, Kamal - Jain, Rituraj - Kumar, Ashwani - Kumar, Mohit. “DNA Data Storage: A Novel Approach to High Density, Long Term Digital Storage”. El-Cezeri 13/1 (January 1, 2026): 59-70. https://doi.org/10.31202/ecjse.1663692.
JAMA
1.Banerjee P, Hashim M, Mitra D, Upreti K, Jain R, Kumar A, Kumar M. DNA Data Storage: A Novel Approach to High Density, Long Term Digital Storage. El-Cezeri Journal of Science and Engineering. 2026;13:59–70.
MLA
Banerjee, Pallab, et al. “DNA Data Storage: A Novel Approach to High Density, Long Term Digital Storage”. El-Cezeri, vol. 13, no. 1, Jan. 2026, pp. 59-70, doi:10.31202/ecjse.1663692.
Vancouver
1.Pallab Banerjee, Mohammad Hashim, Dipra Mitra, Kamal Upreti, Rituraj Jain, Ashwani Kumar, Mohit Kumar. DNA Data Storage: A Novel Approach to High Density, Long Term Digital Storage. El-Cezeri Journal of Science and Engineering. 2026 Jan. 1;13(1):59-70. doi:10.31202/ecjse.1663692
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