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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. You think that's nerdy? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

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  2. NO. BLAME YOUR ILLEGAL JPEGS OF FILTHY GOAT SEX. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
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    All trolls are needed immediately at www.jesusgeeks.net for a rob malda impersonation contest

    SATANIC HOT GRITS

    1 T. olive oil
    1 soft ball size onion, chopped
    1 bell pepper, chopped
    1 can cheddar soup
    1 tsp. salt
    1 tsp. Satan's Breath® Cajun Blend
    1 tsp. onion powder
    1 tsp. garlic powder
    1 tsp. Satan's Breath® X-Hot Chili Powder
    1 4 oz. can mushrooms pieces and stems
    1 7 oz. can Mexicorn
    1 14½ oz. can diced tomatoes
    1 lb. Hot Pork sausage
    1½ cups NY Extra Sharp cheddar cheese
    2½ cups instant grits

    Put the sausage in a wok and fry it, breaking down into granules as you go. You want it brown and granulated. Now rake all meat back to the handle side of the wok. Tilt the pan so that all the grease runs out of the meat. Discard the grease. You are removing approximately ¾ cup grease. Set the sausage aside.

    Now take a large sauce pan and put over a low heat. Add chopped onions, bell pepper, mushrooms, corn and sauté until onions are clear. Now add the cheddar soup and water as needed. It usually takes about ½ can of water. Stir in the sausage. When all the above is boiling hot, remove it from the heat and add the grits and cheese.
    Serves 8 to 10.

  4. WOK?! THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A CHINAMAN TROLL!! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
  5. Not quite by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

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  6. UNLESS YOU COUNT CHOW YUNG FAT by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

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  7. Re:New female DNA logic circut states by hesiod · · Score: 0, Troll

    Flamebait? Yeah right, that's Funny. Just 'cuz some overly-sensitive woman (or man, I guess) might get all flustered doesn't mean it's not humor.