DNA That Can Calculate
DNA is the double-stranded helix that contains all our genetic information.
The individual units of DNA have pairs of molecules that can be used to perform calculations for DNA computing.
The chip has a motor-operated valve system that can be operated using a PC or smartphone.
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“DNA-based CPUs also provide a platform for complex calculations like deep learning solutions and mathematical modeling.”
“DNA computers are also resilient when compared to traditional computing architectures,” he said.
“Regardless of its successes, traditional computing is fragile.
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Vigilant management of conditions, environments, and inputs is required to achieve any form of success.”
The company claims it has successfully encoded all the text of English Wikipedia into synthetic DNA.
Helixworksmakes a DNA-based tagging mechanism that can identify physical items and prove their provenance, Heudecker said.
Microsoft is partnering with the University of Washington andhas demonstrated DNA data storage and retrieval.
But practical DNA computers are still probably about ten years away from hitting store shelves, Heudecker said.
