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Unexpected things we can create using DNA

From fish, to fabric, to fragrance

Unexpected things we can create using DNA
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StarsInsider
09/01/2026 16:00 ‧ 12 hours ago | StarsInsider

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From storing movies in molecules to growing glowing plants, DNA has become one of the most versatile building materials on Earth. DNA is now being reimagined as a tool for art, design, data, and even fashion. Scientists and artists alike are harnessing its ability to store, fold, and express information—to create things that once seemed impossible.

As a result, DNA design is the latest creative medium reshaping the boundaries between science, nature, and technology. So, click on to discover some of the most unexpected things that it can create.

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