DNA in Tube (IMAGE)

University of Washington

DNA in Tube

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UW researchers have demonstrated for the first time that it is possible to remotely compromise a computer using information stored in DNA. This test tube holds hundreds of billions of copies of the exploit code stored in synthetic DNA molecules, which has the potential to compromise a computer system when it is sequenced and processed. Additional images at: www.bitly.com/uwdnasec

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