Researchers stake out new course for DNA-based computers
Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 20:00
in Physics & Chemistry
A system involving 74 DNA strands can calculate simple equations, though very slowly. Scientists say the goal is to devise computers that can interact directly with living cells — and perhaps fight disease.Caltech researchers have produced the most sophisticated DNA-based computer yet, a wet chemistry system that can calculate the square roots of numbers as high as 15.