dnacomputing
nounUK /ˌdiː.en.eɪ kəmˈpjuː.tɪŋ/
US /ˌdiː.en.eɪ kəmˈpjuː.t̬ɪŋ/
Using tiny bits of DNA, the stuff that carries life's instructions, to solve problems like a very small computer.
Scientists are exploring DNA computing to store huge amounts of data in a single drop of liquid.
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2. A field of research that uses chemical reactions on DNA strands to perform calculations.
DNA computing could one day help crack codes that regular computers find too hard.
3. The use of DNA molecules as a storage medium for digital information.
DNA computing offers a way to keep archives safe for thousands of years.
4. A type of computing inspired by how living cells process genetic information.
The lab's DNA computing project mimics how cells decide which genes to turn on.