Search
News & Opinion
Magazine
Current Issue
Archives
Features
Infographics
Top 10 Innovations
Subjects
Cancer Biology
Careers
Cell & Molecular Biology
Clinical Research
Coronavirus
Disease & Medicine
Ecology & Environment
Evolution
Genetics & Genomics
History
Immunology
Microbiology
Neuroscience
Obituaries
Paleontology
Pharma & Biotech
Policy
Profile
Publishing
Research Integrity
Techniques
Multimedia
Infographics
Image of the Day
Crossword Puzzles
Videos
Research Resources
Webinars
The Scientist University
eBooks
Podcasts
Research Products Blog
Infographics
Videos
Subscribe
Home
Subjects
DNA computer
DNA computer
Making DNA Data Storage a Reality
Catherine Offord | Oct 1, 2017
A few kilograms of DNA could theoretically store all of humanity’s data, but there are practical challenges to overcome.
Researchers Hijack a Computer Using DNA Malware
Catherine Offord | Aug 11, 2017
Malicious code written with nucleic acids could one day threaten sequencing facilities, the team warns.
Q&A: Encoding a Classic Film, Computer Operating System in DNA
Joshua A. Krisch | Mar 2, 2017
A conversation with computer scientist Yaniv Erlich
Biological Programming
Tanya Lewis | Apr 1, 2016
A new tool makes programming living cells like writing computer software.
Living Transistors
Kate Yandell | Apr 1, 2013
Scientists are trying to turn cells into tiny computers.
DNA Machines Inch Forward
Sabrina Richards | Mar 5, 2013
Researchers are using DNA to compute, power, and sense.
DNA Hard Drive
Megan Scudellari | May 23, 2012
Researchers design the first rewritable biological data storage system.
DNA-based calculator
Jessica P. Johnson | Jun 7, 2011
The newest DNA computer can calculate square roots.