DNA-Based Computing

Biological computer can decode images stored in DNA chips, applications remain unclear

9 Feb 2012

Scientists from the Scripps Research Institute and Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have taken biological computing one step further, with a new molecular machine capable of decoding images stored on a DNA chip. Though it's referred to as a "biological computer," the researchers' machine isn't much like a CPU at all -- unless your CPU was manufactured in a test tube filled with a smoothie ...

Scientists develop biological computer to encrypt and decipher images

7 Feb 2012

Scientists have developed a "biological computer" made entirely from biomolecules that is capable of deciphering images encrypted on DNA chips.

DNA computer by Scripps, Technion scientists decrypts images

7 Feb 2012

A computer made entirely of biological molecules -- named a "biological computer" -- has been developed by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute in California and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.