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World's First Game-Playing DNA Computer

An anonymous reader writes "NewScientist.com posted an article today about the first game-playing 'computer' powered by DNA logic. An interesting read, although not at all a practical alternative for those looking to replace their PlayStation2 with the next great platform." The machine is "...an enzyme-powered tic-tac-toe machine that... uses a complex mixture of DNA enzymes to determine where it should place its nought or cross, and signals its move with a green glow."

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  1. WILDCAT IS ON TEH SPOKE by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
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  3. What I want - what I really, really want by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

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  4. made in israel? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    so after the israelis used fucktard Dubya to do their dirty work they have spare time and money to do research...how nice
    is any of the /. editors jewish anyone can answer this? (hopefully reading at -1)

  5. In Soviet Russia... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

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