DNA-based memory device and method of reading and writing same

Details DNA-based memory device and method of reading and writing same DNA-based memory device and method of reading and writing same

2005-03-28

2010-02-09

Jackson, Jr., Jerome (Department: 2815)

Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode

Responsive to non-electrical signal

C257S040000, C257SE51045, C257SE51037, C977S946000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07659590

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a memory device having very high storage density capability. In general, the memory device includes an array of individual memory cells which store information that is assigned a value based on the molecular contents of the memory cell. In a preferred embodiment, the molecules utilized for storing information in the memory cells may be single-strand polynucleotides, for instance single-strand oligonucleotides of between about 5 and about 20 monomer units. The present invention is also directed to methods and systems useful for writing and reading the molecular-based memory devices. In particular, the devices may be written and read via modified atomic force microscopy processes.

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