RightHandDNA

RightHandDNA is a biotechnology company and platform that develops tools and services for designing, synthesizing, and storing information in DNA. The name signals its emphasis on conventional right-handed DNA structures, also known as B-form DNA, which predominate in natural genomes. The company markets design software, a library of standard DNA parts, and synthesis and data-storage services that integrate with existing molecular biology workflows.

Technology and products: The core platform combines artificial intelligence–driven sequence design, optimization tools for avoiding problematic secondary structures, and a registry of reusable DNA parts. It also offers a DNA data storage workflow that encodes digital data into oligonucleotides with error-correction and retrieval pipelines, enabling experiments that blur the line between biology and information technology.

History and scope: RightHandDNA was founded in the early 2020s by researchers from biotechnology and computer science backgrounds. It has formed partnerships with academic laboratories and contract synthesis providers to scale design-to-synthesis processes and has expanded into educational products and developer APIs for researchers.

Impact and reception: The company is cited for lowering barriers to entry in DNA design and storage research, while drawing attention from biosafety and intellectual property advocates who emphasize responsible use and governance of dual-use capabilities.