Helixworks Technologies Ltd. is a biotechnology company specializing in DNA-based solutions. Their primary services and offerings include:
- DNA Synthesis Platform
Helixworks is developing an innovative DNA synthesis platform aimed at making DNA synthesis more accessible and affordable for research laboratories and independent researchers. Their goal is to reduce costs and turnaround times, enabling more extensive experimentation in fields like food security, sustainable chemical production, and medical advancements.
- DNA-Based Data Storage
The company is pioneering DNA-based data storage technologies for various applications, including brand protection, quality assurance, and supply chain integrity. One of their products, HelixID, serves as a digital anchor across multiple industries, leveraging DNA’s capacity to store vast amounts of information securely.
Through these services, Helixworks aims to democratize the power of DNA, enhancing daily life around the world.
key publications and projects:
- Storing the Human Genome in 5D Crystal
In September 2024, Helixworks announced a groundbreaking achievement: digitizing the entire human genome and storing it in a 5D memory crystal. This method combines whole genome sequencing with 5D memory crystal storage, creating an indestructible archive capable of lasting billions of years. The technology holds promise for preserving vital biological information for future generations.
- Molecular Storage System (MoSS): Intelligent DNA Data Storage
Helixworks collaborated with partners to develop MoSS, a novel DNA storage system utilizing an enzymatic technique for large-scale DNA writing. Funded under the European Innovation Council, the project aimed to create an intelligent DNA data storage solution, leveraging DNA’s stability at room temperature as an alternative to traditional data centers.
- Helix Pathogenicity Prediction Platform
In a white paper published in April 2021, Helixworks introduced an AI-based solution for predicting the pathogenicity of human missense variants. The platform addresses the challenge of interpreting vast amounts of genetic data generated by advanced sequencing technologies, offering researchers tools to analyze and interpret variants in depth.