A human genome has around 750 MB of data. Nature surprisingly folds and coils this data into the nucleus of a tiny cell, which cannot be seen by the naked eye. This very compression advantage is why scientists are drawn to DNA for storing data.
DNA data storage: Replacing hard drives with DNA - Sentient Rant
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