Biocomputer
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A biocomputer is a DNA-based computer. It uses strands of DNA as a computer instead of silicon based materials. The concept of a biocomputer was first discussed by a computer scientist, Leonard Adleman of the University of Southern California, in the year 1994.
The idea of a biocomputer is based on the fact that DNA chemically stores genetic information. This ability can be used to build a computer, that today stores and processes information in binary. A practical biocomputer could be much smaller than today's smallest computers and could have the processing power of a supercomputer.
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In today's world, the main issue in building a practical biocomputer is its speed. Ability to code, store and decode information in a DNA strand is more time consuming. A better understanding of DNA strands could help building a practical biocomputer.
