Claire. Posted March 27, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Scientists turn mammalian cells into complex biocomputers. Computer hardware is getting a softer side. A research team has come up with a way of genetically engineering the DNA of mammalian cells to carry out complex computations, in effect turning the cells into biocomputers. The group hasn’t put those modified cells to work in useful ways yet, but down the road researchers hope the new programming techniques will help improve everything from cancer therapy to on-demand tissues that can replace worn-out body parts. Read more: ScienceMag.org 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsec Posted March 28, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Claire, this is awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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