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Digital DNA Circuits

Posted by michael on from the synergistic-merger dept.

TheSync writes "ScienceNews has a story about digital DNA circuits. The circuits use proteins that activate or deactivate genes on the DNA for control. Since an inverter and an AND gate have been created, any digital logic circuit can now be done in DNA. Moreover, evolution can help make circuit elements work better. There is even a "databook" of BioBricks circuit elements and BioSPICE for biocircuit simulation."

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  1. Sounds Good but by Creep73 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    This idea sounds good but I have to believe that it's not simply a mater of technology advances that will get us to this point. Such modifications to our cells/DNA are bound to cause problems. The body rejecting these cells etc. It's also another thing people can blame for cancer. It's an interesting idea and I hope it can work but I don't believe I will see it within my lifetime. Of course I could be wrong :)

  2. Re:And, not by Rassleholic · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    No. You cannot store in any base. All your base are belong to us. You storing in base violates DMCA. Death beating with random fish is following.

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    Not noteable, IMO a rubbish article.