Unlocking the potential of DNA-based tagging: current market solutions and expanding horizons

Adam Kuzdraliński (), Marek Miśkiewicz, Hubert Szczerba (), Wojciech Mazurczyk, Jeff Nivala and Bogdan Księżopolski
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Adam Kuzdraliński: Faculty of Information Technology, Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology
Marek Miśkiewicz: University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska
Hubert Szczerba: University of Life Sciences in Lublin
Wojciech Mazurczyk: Warsaw University of Technology
Jeff Nivala: University of Washington
Bogdan Księżopolski: Faculty of Information Technology, Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology

Nature Communications, 2023, vol. 14, issue 1, 1-7

Abstract: The commercialization of DNA tagging is a growing trend that demonstrates the increasing practicality of this novel approach. This interdisciplinary technology is based on the distinctive characteristics of DNA as a molecule that can remain stable in varying environmental conditions and store data following appropriate preparation. Moreover, newly developed technologies could simplify DNA synthesis and the encoding of data within DNA. The implementation of DNA tagging presents distinctive benefits in comparison to conventional labelling techniques, including universal product code (UPC) barcoding, radio-frequency identification (RFID), quick response (QR) codes, and Bluetooth technologies, by surmounting the limitations encountered by these systems. The discourse pertains to extant DNA-tagging mechanisms along with prospective implementations in a wide range of domains, including but not limited to art, the metaverse, forensics, wildlife monitoring, and the military. The potential of DNA labelling in various contexts underscores the importance of continued research and development in this rapidly evolving field.

Date: 2023
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